33280 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 33280, in plain terms, covers Removing just the pacemaker device itself, leaving the leads and wiring in place inside your body. CPT 33280 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Humana, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 33280 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 33280 on AAPC