Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
38374 - Additional Information
Leadless permanent cardiac pacemaker, single‑chamber ventricular, percutaneous retrieval of, if:
(a) the service is performed by a specialist or consultant physician who has undertaken training to perform the service; and
(b) if the service is performed at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—the service is performed in a facility where cardiothoracic surgery is available and a thoracotomy can be performed immediately and without transfer; and
(c) if the service is performed by an interventional cardiologist at least 4 weeks after the pacemaker was inserted—a cardiothoracic surgeon is in attendance during the service
(H)
(Anaes.)
Fee: $830.30 Benefit: 75% = $622.75
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