Prior Auth Required

33216 - Insertion of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or cardioverter-defibrillator

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / ServiceInsertion of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or cardioverter-defibrillator
Procedure / Service Description

Repositioning of Previously Implanted Transvenous Pacemaker or Pacing Cardioverter- - Repositioning of Previously Implanted Transvenous Pacemaker or Pacing Cardioverter- 33215 Defibrillator Electrode 33216 Insertion of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or cardioverter-defibrillator 33217 Insertion of 2 transvenous electrodes, permanent pacemaker or cardioverter-defibrillator Repair of single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or pacing cardioverter-

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  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.