The patient requires a new pacemaker battery. The surgeon removes the old pacemaker generator and inserts a new dual chamber generator.
Identify the terms used to look up the code selection in the Alphabetic Index. Assign CPT codes to the cases. If applicable, append CPT/HCPCS Level II modifiers.
Index:
Pacemaker, Heart, Replacement, Pulse Generator (33227–33229) and also can reference Replacement, Pacemaker, Pulse Generator (33227–33229)
Code(s):
33228 Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
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