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0679T Laps removal lead implantable subcutaneous defibrillator sensing system

Category III

Also known as: Laparoscopic device lead removal

Laparoscopic removal of device lead for pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system. This Category III code represents minimally invasive lead extraction.

Clinical Context

Used for laparoscopic removal of infected, fractured, or abandoned pacemaker or defibrillator leads.

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Specialties

CardiologyElectrophysiology

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