33262 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 33262, in plain terms, covers Removing an old pacemaker generator and putting in a new one when only one electrical lead needs to stay connected. CPT 33262 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 33262 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 33262 on AAPC