ICD-10-PCS - Procedure Codes
Code | Description |
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33249 | INSERTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERMANENT IMPLANTABLE DEFIBRILLATOR SYSTEM, WITH TRANSVENOUS LEAD(S), SINGLE OR DUAL CHAMBER |
33262 | REMOVAL OF IMPLANTABLE DEFIBRILLATOR PULSE GENERATOR WITH REPLACEMENT OF IMPLANTABLE DEFIBRILLATOR PULSE GENERATOR; SINGLE LEAD SYSTEM |
You need to live with an ICD for the rest of your life. Hence, it is important to have regular check-ups and monitoring every three months to ensure the proper functioning of an ICD. You can resume a near-normal lifestyle.
You can prepare for a defibrillator implant by:
How do I get ready for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
• Infection: One of the risks of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator is infection. Infection can occur at the implant site. Swelling and bruising are other associated potential risks.
CPT® 33262 in section: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator.
33227 Removal of permanent pacemaker with replacement of pacemaker; single lead system for removal of the pulse generator and a code for the insertion of the pulse generator. CPT copyright American Medical Association.
33228. Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system. For OPPS billing, add the HCPCS code for the implanted device: C2619.
Having an ICD implanted may be done on an outpatient basis or as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your doctor's practices. Generally, an ICD insertion follows this process: You will be asked to remove any jewelry or other objects that may interfere with the procedure.
CPT® Code 33249 in section: Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator.
Group 1CodeDescription33207INSERTION OF NEW OR REPLACEMENT OF PERMANENT PACEMAKER WITH TRANSVENOUS ELECTRODE(S); VENTRICULAR33208INSERTION OF NEW OR REPLACEMENT OF PERMANENT PACEMAKER WITH TRANSVENOUS ELECTRODE(S); ATRIAL AND VENTRICULAR1 more row
HCPCS code C1785 for Pacemaker, dual chamber, rate-responsive (implantable) as maintained by CMS falls under Assorted Devices, Implants, and Systems .
CPT® Code 33213 in section: Insertion of pacemaker pulse generator only.
Generator Replacement When the pulse generator is replaced and the new generator is attached to the existing subcutaneous lead, the procedure is reported with code 33262 (Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; single lead system).
ICD implantation is considered an “elective” procedure because it is not usually performed in an emergency situation. In other words, the procedure can be scheduled in advance.
A pacemaker helps control abnormal heart rhythms. It uses electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate. It can speed up a slow heart rhythm, control a fast heart rhythm, and coordinate the chambers of the heart. An ICD monitors heart rhythms.
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) looks similar to a pacemaker, though slightly larger. It works very much like a pacemaker. But the ICD can send an energy shock that resets an abnormal heartbeat back to normal. Many devices combine a pacemaker and ICD in one unit for people who need both functions.
ICD-10-PCS has a 7 character alpha-numeric code structure that provides a unique code for all substantially different procedures, and allows new procedures to be incorporated as new codes. All procedures currently performed can be specified in ICD-10-PCS.
Placement section codes represent procedures for putting an externally placed device in or on a body region for the purpose of protection, immobilization, stretching, compression or packing. Placement procedure codes have a first character value of “2”.
6 - Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies. In extracorporeal therapy, equipment outside the body is used for a therapeutic purpose that does not involve the assistance or performance of a physiological function. Extracorporeal therapy procedure codes have a first character value of “6”.
3 - Administration. Administration section codes represent procedures for putting in or on a therapeutic, prophylactic, protective, diagnostic, nutritional or physiological substance. Administration procedure codes have a first character value of “3”.
Extracorporeal assistance and performance procedure codes have a first character value of “5”. The second character value for body system is physiological systems.
Measurement and monitoring procedure codes have a first character value of “4”. The second character value for body system is either physiological systems or physiological devices.
The Medical and Surgical section codes represent the vast majority of procedures reported in an inpatient setting. Medical and surgical procedure codes have a first character value of "0". The 2nd character indicates the general body system (e.g., gastrointestinal). The first through fifth characters are always assigned a specific value, ...
Add-on codes are always performed in addition to the primary service or procedure and must never be reported as a stand-alone code. These codes are designated with the + symbol.
Providers can indicate that a service or procedure has been altered by a specific circumstance but has not changed in its definition or code. For example, modifiers may be used to report:
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The National Coverage Determination (NCD) 20.4, Implantable Automatic Defibrillators was revised with an effective date of February 15, 2018. The CMS A/B Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have been instructed to implement the NCD at the local level. The following provides coding and billing instructions for the implementation of NCD 20.4.
For inpatient and outpatient institutional claims ICD-10-CM codes I25.2, I25.5, I42.0, I42.6, I42.7, I42.8 and Z76.82 must be reported with a secondary diagnosis as described in the Article Text above.
The following ICD-10 PCS Codes include both the Part A insertion and removal codes.
Contractors may specify Bill Types to help providers identify those Bill Types typically used to report this service. Absence of a Bill Type does not guarantee that the article does not apply to that Bill Type.
Contractors may specify Revenue Codes to help providers identify those Revenue Codes typically used to report this service. In most instances Revenue Codes are purely advisory. Unless specified in the article, services reported under other Revenue Codes are equally subject to this coverage determination.
Generally, an ICD insertion follows this process: You will be asked to remove any jewelry or other objects that may interfere with the procedure. You will be asked to remove your clothing and will be given a gown to wear.
Large electrode pads will be placed on the front and back of the chest. You will receive a sedative in your IV before the procedure to help you relax. However, you will likely remain awake during the procedure. The ICD insertion site will be cleansed with antiseptic soap.
An ICD also records and stores information about your heart rhythm and therapies delivered by the ICD for your doctor to review. Most people are unaware when the ICD is pacing the heart. But, a defibrillation shock is described by many as feeling like a "kick in the chest.".
An ICD is generally needed for those at high risk of cardiac arrest due to a ventricular arrhythmia. This includes people with heart failure who have problems with the contraction of the heart, such as abnormal left ventricular ejection fraction. There may be other reasons for your doctor to recommend an ICD.
The ICD responds to irregular life-threatening heart rhythms from the lower chambers of the heart with pacing that corrects a fast rhythm and promotes a normal heartbeat, or a shock (defibrillation) that resets the heart rhythm to prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
Generally, if you are right-handed, the device will be placed in your upper left chest.
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a small electronic device connected to the heart. It is used to continuously monitor and help regulate potentially fast and life-threatening electrical problems with the heart. A transvenous or “traditional” ICD, about the size of a stopwatch, is implanted under the skin just below the collarbone.