MaryW_64032
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Pt has a cardiac pacemaker that migrated I have the T code for the complication. It was interrogated Will I also need a z code for the interrogation ?
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Resolved Cardiac pacemaker
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Lori
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What is pacemaker interrogation? The pacemaker can communicate through the skin with an outside programmer. To perform this so-called interrogation, a technician places a wand over your chest where the device is located. The procedure takes about 10-15 minutes.
CPT 93296. Interrogation device evaluation(s) (remote), up to 90 days; single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system, leadless pacemaker system, or implantable defibrillator system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and technician review, technical support and distribution of results.
Z45.01 Encounter for adjustment and management of cardiac pacemaker
Applicable To
CPT 93296. Interrogation device evaluation(s) (remote), up to 90 days; single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker system, leadless pacemaker system, or implantable defibrillator system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and technician review, technical support and distribution of results.
Z45.01 Encounter for adjustment and management of cardiac pacemaker
Applicable To
- Encounter for adjustment and management of cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker (CRT-P)
- encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator with synchronous cardiac pacemaker (Z45.02)