HCPCS 33274

Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (interrogation and programming), when performed

AI EXPLANATION: This procedure involves placing or replacing a small, self-contained heart device known as a leadless pacemaker directly into the lower right chamber of the heart. Unlike traditional pacemakers that use wires connected to a battery pack beneath the skin, a leadless pacemaker is guided into the heart through a blood vessel—usually starting in the groin—using a catheter and live imaging. Once positioned and tested, the device works by sending electrical impulses to maintain a steady, normal heart rate.