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33271 - CID Insertion of subcutaneous implantable defibrillator electrode

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Procedure / ServiceCID Insertion of subcutaneous implantable defibrillator electrode
Procedure / Service Description

Insertion or replacement of permanent subcutaneous implantable defibrillator system, with subcutaneous electrode, - CID 33270 including defibrillation threshold evaluation, induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing for arrhythmia termination, Yes and programming or CID 33271 Insertion of subcutaneous implantable defibrillator electrode Yes CID 33272 Removal of subcutaneous implantable defibrillator electrode Yes CID 33273 Repositioning of previously implanted subcutaneous implantable defibrillator electrode Yes

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