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33225 - Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of

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Procedure / ServiceInsertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of
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(includes removal of previously placed pulse generator, testing of existing lead, insertion of new lead, - placed pacemaker or implantable defibrillator pulse generator (including revision of pocket, removal, insertion, and/or replacement of existing generator) 33225 Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

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