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Pacemaker Coding
Here's medical coding guidance regarding battery replacement for a pacemaker.
Question: A surgeon performed a battery change of a pacemaker. I have looked for the CPT code, and from what I understand from the CPT book, I would bill for the insertion and removal of the batteries. Are codes 33212 and 33233 OK? The doctor removed the old batteries and replaced them with new ones.
Answer: You are correct. The replacement of a battery or pulse generator requires two codes, one for the removal and another for the insertion. You’d pick 33212 or 33213, depending on whether it’s a single or dual chamber, and 33233.
Asset Protection and Financial Planning
December 6th 2021Asset protection attorney and regular Physicians Practice contributor Ike Devji and Anthony Williams, an investment advisor representative and the founder and president of Mosaic Financial Associates, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on high-earner assets and financial planning, impending tax changes, common asset protection and wealth preservation mistakes high earners make, and more.
