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Office or other outpatient visit
Evaluation and management of an established patient...
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This code is for use in medical billing and coding.
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This code is part of the section of CPT codes.
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management...
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This description reflects the 2021 E/M coding guidelines.
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codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided in various settings.
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RVUs are used to determine the fee for a service under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
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This code is commonly used by primary care providers, but may be used by any specialty providing office visits.
Significant, separately identifiable E/M service
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Modifiers provide additional information about the service provided.
Detail About CPT 33208
Related Codes Table
| CPT Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 33210 | Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); dual chamber |
| 33211 | Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); multiple lead system |
Commonly Billed With
CPT 33208 is commonly billed with code 93623 for programming device evaluation (in person) with reprogramming and/or device evaluation.
Clinical Scenarios
Scenario 1: Initial insertion of a permanent pacemaker
In this scenario, CPT 33208 would be used for the initial insertion of both atrial and ventricular transvenous electrodes for a permanent pacemaker.
Scenario 2: Replacement of existing dual-chamber pacemaker system
If a patient requires the replacement of a dual-chamber pacemaker system, CPT 33208 would be appropriate for this procedure.
Scenario 3: Upgrading to a multiple lead system
If a patient's condition necessitates an upgrade to a multiple lead system, CPT 33208 would cover the insertion procedure.
FAQ
Q: Can CPT 33208 be used for both atrial and ventricular lead insertions?
A: Yes, CPT 33208 covers the insertion of both atrial and ventricular transvenous electrodes for a permanent pacemaker.
Q: Is CPT 33208 specific to any type of pacemaker system?
A: No, CPT 33208 can be used for various types of permanent pacemaker systems, including single and dual chamber systems.
Q: What additional code is commonly billed with CPT 33208?
A: CPT 93623 is commonly billed with CPT 33208 for programming device evaluation and reprogramming.
Q: Does CPT 33208 cover the replacement of existing pacemaker leads?
A: Yes, CPT 33208 includes the replacement of existing atrial and ventricular leads during the procedure.
Q: When should modifier -51 be used with CPT 33208?
A: Modifier -51 may be used when multiple procedures are performed during the same session along with the insertion of the permanent pacemaker leads covered by CPT 33208.
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