The patient has a dual-chamber pacemaker and was recently seen by his physician for analysis and report of his implanted device. During the visit, the physician connected the system, evaluated its performance, and then disconnected it. What is the correct code for this service?

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The correct code for this service is 93288 (Interrogation Device Evaluation with Analysis Review and Report; Single, Dual, or Multiple Lead Pacemaker System).Code 33208 is used for the actual insertion of the pacemaker, while code 33213 is used for the insertion of pacemaker pulse generator only. Code 93289 is used for the analysis of a cardioverter-defibrillator system not a pacemaker system.

The Patient Has a Dual-Chamber Pacemaker and Was Recently Seen