CPT® Code 0800T

Transcatheter removal of permanent dual-chamber leadless pacemaker, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, right atrial angiography, right ventriculography, femoral venography), when performed; right ventricular pacemaker component (when part of a dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system)

A leadless pacemaker is a compact medical device that functions as a pulse generator, equipped with an integrated battery and electrode. The dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system is specifically designed to be implanted in both the right ventricle and right atrium of the heart. The procedure coded as CPT® 0800T involves the transcatheter removal of this dual-chamber leadless pacemaker, which may be necessary in various clinical scenarios. Such scenarios include instances of device displacement, infection (such as endocarditis), or when a patient develops heart failure and requires the implantation of a cardiac resynchronization device to ensure synchronized functioning of both ventricles. The removal process is performed using imaging guidance techniques, which may include fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, right atrial angiography, right ventriculography, and femoral venography, to facilitate accurate navigation and retrieval of the pacemaker components. This procedure is critical for managing complications associated with leadless pacemakers and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.