Michael, a 40-year-old male, presented for insertion of a permanent pacemaker by transvenous approach. A pocket was created for the insertion of the generator, and the electrodes were placed in the right atrium and ventricle. Michael is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Select the correct codes:

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The procedure described is the insertion of a dual-chamber pacemaker, which is coded as 33208. The diagnosis of atrial fibrillation is coded as I48.91.

Michael, a 40-Year-Old Male, Presented for Insertion of a Permanent