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33227 - CID Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; single lead system

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Procedure / ServiceCID Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; single lead system
Procedure / Service Description

Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable - CID 33225 defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code Yes Add-On for primary procedure) CID 33227 Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; single lead system Yes CID 33228 Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system Yes

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