Gary sees Dr. G on Monday regarding his atrial fibrillation. Gary is a new patient, and Dr. G performs a comprehensive history, an exam, and moderate medical decision making. Dr. G decides to insert a permanent dual-chamber pacemaker. The pacemaker is inserted on Tuesday. Dr. G sees Gary in the hospital on Wednesday and discharges Gary on Thursday. Which of the following is the correct coding of Gary's visits and procedures for Monday through Thursday?

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The correct coding includes 99204-57 for the new patient visit with a comprehensive history, exam, and moderate medical decision making, with the modifier -57 indicating a decision for surgery. The code 33208 is for the insertion of a dual-chamber pacemaker. The other visits and procedures are bundled into the global surgical package and do not require separate coding.

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