CPT code 33275 represents percutaneous removal of a permanent leadless pacemaker from the right ventricle via a steerable catheter introduced through the femoral vein. The code is nationally relevant as the use of leadless pacemakers grows and clinicians and payers confront procedural, coding, and coverage considerations for device retrieval. CPT code 33275 bundles imaging guidance and device testing/programming when performed, which affects billing strategy and reimbursement comparisons.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise explanation of the service and typical sites of care, plus benchmarking context and policy implications related to bundled services and device-related procedure reporting. The publication outlines how the code is applied clinically, how payer policies commonly treat bundled imaging and testing, and highlights areas where coding clarity is important for charge capture and claims adjudication. The piece is intended for health system coding leaders, device program managers, and clinicians involved in leadless pacemaker management.

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