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* 16 - Temporary Pacemaker-Active (includes external) -  turned on but may not be pacing all the time.   
* 16 - Temporary Pacemaker-Active (includes external) -  turned on but may not be pacing all the time.   
Testing not included. '''Permanent pacer not included.'''
Testing not included. '''Permanent pacer not included.'''
* 18   Cardioversion/Defibrillation - While in ICU only
* 18 - Cardioversion/Defibrillation - While in ICU only
* 19 - IABP
* 19 - IABP
* 20 - Pressurized blood transfusion
* 21 -  Mast Trouser discontinued practice in ICU - 1998-99
Community hospitals (Oaks, Grace, Concordia, Victoria).   
Community hospitals (Oaks, Grace, Concordia, Victoria).   
If a patient goes from your center to STB or HSC for an angiogram/plasty, has an IABP inserted in the angio department and is either admitted for HSC or STB ICU/CCU or goes directly to the OR from there, please do not put on your TISS item # 19 -IABP.
If a patient goes from your center to STB or HSC for an angiogram/plasty, has an IABP inserted in the angio department and is either admitted for HSC or STB ICU/CCU or goes directly to the OR from there, please do not put on your TISS item # 19 -IABP.