CPT Codes For Pacemaker Or Implantable Defibrillator Procedures

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for pacemaker or implantable defibrillator procedures.

CPT Code 33202

CPT 33202 describes inserting an epicardial electrode(s) through an open incision, such as a thoracotomy, median sternotomy, or subxiphoid approach.

CPT Code 33203

CPT 33203 describes the insertion of the epicardial electrode(s) through an endoscopic approach such as thoracoscopy or pericardioscopy.

CPT Code 33206

CPT 33206 describes inserting a new or replacement of a permanent pacemaker with the transvenous electrode(s) at the atrial level.

CPT Code 33207

CPT 33207 describes inserting a new or replacement of a permanent pacemaker with the transvenous electrode(s) for ventricular use.

CPT Code 33208

CPT 33208 describes inserting a new or replacement of a permanent pacemaker with the transvenous electrode(s) for both atrial and ventricular purposes.

CPT Code 33210

CPT 33210 describes inserting or replacing a temporary transvenous single-chamber cardiac electrode or pacemaker catheter as a separate procedure.

CPT Code 33211

CPT 33211 describes the insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous dual chamber pacing electrodes as a separate procedure.

CPT Code 33212

CPT 33212 describes the insertion of a pacemaker pulse generator only with an existing single lead.

CPT Code 33213

CPT 33213 describes the insertion of a pacemaker pulse generator only with existing dual leads.

CPT Code 33214

CPT 33214 describes the removal of a previously placed pulse generator, testing an existing lead, inserting a new lead, and inserting a new pulse generator to upgrade an implanted pacemaker system from a single chamber system to a dual chamber system.

CPT Code 33215

CPT 33215 describes repositioning a previously implanted transvenous pacemaker or implantable defibrillator (right atrial or right ventricular) electrode.

CPT Code 33216

CPT 33216 describes inserting a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker, or implantable defibrillator.

CPT Code 33217

CPT 33217 describes the insertion of two transvenous electrodes and the placement of a permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator.

CPT Code 33218

CPT 33218 describes the repair of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker, or implantable defibrillator.

CPT Code 33220

CPT 33220 describes the repair of two transvenous electrodes for a permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator.

CPT Code 33221

CPT 33221 describes the insertion of a pacemaker pulse generator only with existing multiple leads.

CPT Code 33222

CPT 33222 describes the relocation of a skin pocket for a pacemaker.

CPT Code 33223

CPT 33223 describes the relocation of a skin pocket for an implantable defibrillator.

CPT Code 33224

CPT 33224 describes inserting a pacing electrode into the cardiac venous system for left ventricular pacing, with attachment to a previously placed pacemaker or implantable defibrillator pulse generator, including revision of the pocket, removal, and insertion, and/or replacement of the existing generator.

CPT Code 33226

CPT 33226 describes the removal, insertion, and/or replacement of an existing generator to reposition a previously implanted cardiac venous system (left ventricular) electrode.

CPT Code 33227

CPT 33227 describes the removal of a permanent pacemaker pulse generator and replacing it with a single lead system.

CPT Code 33228

CPT 33228 describes the removal of a permanent pacemaker pulse generator and replacing it with a dual lead system.

CPT Code 33229

CPT 33229 describes the removal of a permanent pacemaker pulse generator by replacing a pacemaker pulse generator and a multiple-lead system.

CPT Code 33230

CPT 33230 describes inserting an implantable defibrillator pulse generator with existing dual leads.

CPT Code 33231

CPT 33231 describes the insertion of an implantable defibrillator pulse generator only, with existing multiple leads.

CPT Code 33233

CPT 33233 describes the removal of a permanent pacemaker pulse generator.

CPT Code 33234

CPT 33234 describes the removal of a single transvenous pacemaker electrode, either atrial or ventricular, from a single lead system.

CPT Code 33235

CPT 33235 describes the removal of transvenous pacemaker electrode(s) from a dual lead system.

CPT Code 33236

CPT 33236 describes removing a single lead system, atrial or ventricular, of a permanent epicardial pacemaker and electrodes by thoracotomy.

CPT Code 33237

CPT 33237 describes the removal of a permanent epicardial pacemaker and electrodes by thoracotomy for a dual lead system.

CPT Code 33238

CPT 33238 describes the removal of the permanent transvenous electrode(s) by thoracotomy.

CPT Code 33240

CPT 33240 describes inserting an implantable defibrillator pulse generator with an existing single lead.

CPT Code 33241

CPT 33241 describes the removal of an implantable defibrillator pulse generator only.

CPT Code 33243

CPT 33243 describes the removal of single or dual-chamber implantable defibrillator electrode(s) by thoracotomy.

CPT Code 33244

CPT 33244 describes the removal of single or dual-chamber implantable defibrillator electrode(s) by transvenous extraction.

CPT Code 33249

CPT 33249 describes inserting or replacing a permanent implantable defibrillator system with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber.

CPT Code 33262

CPT 33262 describes the removal of an implantable defibrillator pulse generator and replacing it with a single lead system.

CPT Code 33263

CPT 33263 describes the removal of an implantable defibrillator pulse generator and replacing it with a dual lead system.

CPT Code 33264

CPT 33264 describes the removal of an implantable defibrillator pulse generator and replacing it with a multiple-lead system.

CPT Code 33270

CPT 33270 describes the insertion or replacement of a permanent subcutaneous implantable defibrillator system, including the subcutaneous electrode, defibrillation threshold evaluation, induction of an arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing for arrhythmia termination, and programming or reprogramming of sensing or therapeutic parameters.

CPT Code 33271

CPT 33271 describes the insertion of a subcutaneous implantable defibrillator electrode.

CPT Code 33272

CPT 33272 describes the removal of a subcutaneous implantable defibrillator electrode.

CPT Code 33273

CPT 33273 describes the repositioning of a previously implanted subcutaneous implantable defibrillator electrode.

CPT Code 33274

CPT 33274 describes the transcatheter insertion or replacement of a permanent leadless pacemaker in the right ventricle, including imaging guidance such as fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, and femoral venography well as device evaluation such as interrogation or programming.

CPT Code 33275

CPT 33275 describes the transcatheter removal of a permanent leadless pacemaker from the right ventricle, including imaging guidance such as fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, and femoral venography, when performed.