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33226 - (including removal, insertion and/or replacement of existing generator)

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Procedure / Service(including removal, insertion and/or replacement of existing generator)
Procedure / Service Description

Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of - 33225 chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) Repositioning of previously implanted cardiac venous system (left ventricular) electrode 33226 (including removal, insertion and/or replacement of existing generator) Removal Of Permanent Pacemaker Pulse Generator With Replacement Of Pacemaker Pulse 33227 Generator; Single Lead System

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