33202: Insertion of epicardial electrode(s); open incision (eg, thoracotomy, median sternotomy, subxiphoid approach)

(Subxiphoid: Below the xiphoid process at the bottom of the sternum, which is the breast bone.

33203: Insertion of epicardial electrode(s); endoscopic approach (eg, thoracoscopy, pericardioscopy)

33206: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial

33207: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); ventricular

33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular

33210: Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous single chamber cardiac electrode or pacemaker catheter (separate procedure)

33211: Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous dual chamber pacing electrodes (separate procedure)

33212: Insertion of pacemaker pulse generator only; with existing single lead

33213: Insertion of pacemaker pulse generator only; with existing dual leads

33221: Insertion of pacemaker pulse generator only; with existing multiple leads

33214: Upgrade of implanted pacemaker system, conversion of single chamber system to dual chamber system (includes removal of previously placed pulse generator, testing of existing lead, insertion of new lead, insertion of new pulse generator)

33215: Repositioning of previously implanted transvenous pacemaker or implantable defibrillator (right atrial or right ventricular) electrode

33216: Insertion of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator

33217: Insertion of 2 transvenous electrodes, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator

33218: Repair of single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator

33220: Repair of 2 transvenous electrodes for permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator

33222: Relocation of skin pocket for pacemaker

33223: Relocation of skin pocket for implantable defibrillator

33224: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, with attachment to previously placed pacemaker or implantable defibrillator pulse generator (including revision of pocket, removal, insertion, and/or replacement of existing generator)

 

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