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 == Additional Info ==
-Includes pacer defibrillator.
+*This code is for INSERTION of a transvenous pacemaker.  Also use it if the device is a pacemaker/defibrillator.
 {{CCI one entry only code}}
-{{CCI_Therapeutic}}
-*{{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).
-*I assume this category is only for defibrillator insertion because we already have the temporary and permanent pacer options.  Not sure what is meant by the bracketed section here.--[[User:LKolesar|LKolesar]] 07:12, 2018 July 12 (CDT)
 == Alternate CCIs to consider coding instead or in addition ==