Defibrillator, insertion: Difference between revisions

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*{{Discussion}}  The title here indicates the insertion of a Defibrillator, then the bracketed section has "transcutaneous, epicardial leads".  This title is poorly written and the category is confusing. 
*The options are:
*1. ICD (defibrillator implant);
*2. Permanent Pacemaker ( done surgically);
*3. Temporary pacemaker insertion ( done either with epicardial wires usually only seen in cardiac surgical patients  OR transvenously for every other patient.
*4. Transcutaneous pacing (which is done with external pads placed on the patient chest).     
*Please clarify how we are to code each of the above options.


== Alternate CCIs to consider coding instead or in addition ==
== Alternate CCIs to consider coding instead or in addition ==