Billing and Coding: Implantable Automatic Defibrillators
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2026
1 active Medicare policy lists 33215, and 4 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2026
4 policies from 2 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 33215 |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices | Sep 19, 2026 | Covered |
| Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators | Nov 17, 2024 | Covered |
| Permanent Implantable Pacemakers | Oct 20, 2024 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33215 |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Rhythm Implantable Device (CRID) GuidelinesEffective 05/22/2017 - 05/16/2018 | May 22, 2017 |