CPT code 33207 refers to a procedure for placing or replacing a permanent pacemaker wire in the heart’s lower chamber (ventricle).
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure involves inserting or replacing a wire that goes from a pacemaker device into the heart. The wire helps the pacemaker control the heart’s rhythm, making sure it beats properly. This procedure specifically focuses on the part of the heart called the ventricle. This code includes procedures related to the wire installment but does not involve checking or adjusting the pacemaker device itself.
Common Names:
- Ventricular Pacemaker Lead Placement
- Pacemaker Wire Insertion
- Ventricular Lead Implantation
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 7.8.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Ventricular Pacemaker Wire Placement
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Insertion or Replacement of Ventricular Pacemaker Lead
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is commonly done for patients who have problems with their heart’s rhythm, such as bradycardia, where the heart beats too slowly. It can also be necessary for people with heart block, a condition where electrical signals are not properly transmitted through the heart. Imagine a person feeling unusually tired or dizzy because their heart isn’t pumping enough blood—this procedure helps their heart beat more effectively.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- I49.5: Sick sinus syndrome, a condition where the heart’s natural pacemaker doesn’t work properly, causing irregular heartbeats.
- I44.2: Atrioventricular block, which occurs when the electrical signals between the heart’s chambers are slowed or blocked.
- I47.2: Ventricular tachycardia, a condition where the heart’s lower chambers beat too quickly, potentially leading to other complications.
Summary:
In summary, code 33207 describes the process of placing or changing a pacemaker wire specifically in the ventricle of the heart. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 33207 include I49.5 (Sick sinus syndrome) and I44.2 (Atrioventricular block).
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