C7540

Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator, dual lead system, with insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system)

Short Description

Rmv&rplc pm dul w/l vnt lead

Procedure Note

0229 = THESE CODES ARE USED ONLY UNDER THE ASC PAYMENT SYSTEM. REFER TO THE 2023 OPPS/ASC FINAL RULE AND THE DISCUSSION ON THE ASC SPECIAL PAYMENT POLICY FOR OPPS COMPLEXITY-ADJUSTED C-APCs FOR MORE INFORMATION.

HCPCS Coverage Code

C = Carrier judgment

HCPCS Action Code

A = Add procedure or modifier code

HCPCS Action Effective Date

January 01, 2023

HCPCS Code Added Date

January 01, 2023

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11 = Price established using national RVU’s

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A = Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology

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HCPCS ASC Payment Group Effective Date

January 01, 2023

HCPCS Type Of Service Code

2 = Surgery

C7540

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