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33270 - Insertion or replacement of permanent subcutaneous implantable defibrillator system, with subcutaneous

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Procedure / ServiceInsertion or replacement of permanent subcutaneous implantable defibrillator system, with subcutaneous
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Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 33264 Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system 33270 Insertion or replacement of permanent subcutaneous implantable defibrillator system, with subcutaneous electrode, including defibrillation threshold evaluation, induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing for arrhythmia termination, and programming or reprogramming of sensing or therapeutic parameters, when

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