Cinefluoroscopy of ICD leads
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Indication: Recent VF event term by 36 J with oversensing post ICD shock in the RV lead briefly.
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The patient was brought to the EP lab. Cinefluoroscopy was performed in the RAO 5 and 35 degrees, LAO 25, and LAO 55 degrees.
The RA, RV and LV leads were all normal inappearance. Special attention was paid to the RV sensing lead. There was no evidence of lead fracture or insulation break.
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Impression: Normal ICD lead appearance. Normal appearing Durata RV ICD lead.
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Indication: Recent VF event term by 36 J with oversensing post ICD shock in the RV lead briefly.
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The patient was brought to the EP lab. Cinefluoroscopy was performed in the RAO 5 and 35 degrees, LAO 25, and LAO 55 degrees.
The RA, RV and LV leads were all normal inappearance. Special attention was paid to the RV sensing lead. There was no evidence of lead fracture or insulation break.
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Impression: Normal ICD lead appearance. Normal appearing Durata RV ICD lead.
Interrogation of ICD shows no new alerts. No oversensing or impedances out of range.
Recommendation: Continue routine f/u via MERLIN.
*is 76000 valid code for this procedure for hospital? or is it just for professional?
thanks in advance