All of the following are potential questions a coder would ask himself/herself when selecting a code in subheading "Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator" in the CPT manual except:

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The questions related to coding in the "Pacemaker or Implantable Defibrillator" section of the CPT manual focus on the specifics of the procedure, such as the approach (transvenous or epicardial), whether the device was permanent or temporary, and the nature of the procedure (initial insertion, replacement, or repositioning). The patient's medical history, such as suffering an acute myocardial infarction prior to placement, is not typically a determining factor for selecting a code in this context.

All of the Following Are Potential Questions a Coder Would