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33240 - Insertion of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator only; with existing single lead

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Procedure / ServiceInsertion of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator only; with existing single lead
Procedure / Service Description

Removal Of Permanent Pacemaker Pulse Generator With Replacement Of Pacemaker Pulse - 33234 Removal, Transvenous Pacemaker Electrode(S); Single Lead System, Atrial/Ventricular 33235 Removal, Transvenous Pacemaker Electrode(S); Dual Lead System 33240 Insertion of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator pulse generator only; with existing single lead Insertion or replacement of permanent pacing cardioverter-defibrillator system with 33249 transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

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  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
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