Lucy is a 65-year-old cardiac patient who has a cardiac pacemaker. She is being seen today to check/test the cardiac pacemaker's pulse generator (battery.) The test proves the battery is working well. Lucy was asked to make another appointment to have the battery checked again in three months. How is this encounter coded?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Encounter for checking and testing cardiac pacemaker pulse generator (battery) —Z45.010
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