Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
JJ · Effective Dec 12, 2021
4 active Medicare policies list 33224, and 16 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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JJ · Effective Dec 12, 2021
JM · Effective Dec 12, 2021
National · Effective Apr 11, 2022
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2026
16 policies from 13 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Cardiology and Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy and Other Pacing/Defibrillator Treatments for Heart Failure | Sep 8, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices | Sep 19, 2026 | Covered |
| Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy [for WellPoint Massachusetts] |
| Oct 20, 2024 |
| Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Commercial Cardiology Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna Comprehensive Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| Biventricular Pacemakers (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) for the Treatment of Heart Failure | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| Biventricular Pacemakers (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) for the Treatment of Heart Failure | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| Biventricular Pacemakers (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) for the Treatment of Heart Failure | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| Biventricular Pacemakers (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) for the Treatment of Heart Failure | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Commercial & Medicare Cardiology & Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| EOCCO Cardiology & Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Rhythm Implantable Device (CRID) Guidelines | May 22, 2017 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Partners Plans Cardiology, Radiology, and Ultrasound Code List | Jul 1, 2025 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cardioverter Defibrillators/Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy | Aug 3, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 33224 |
|---|---|---|
| The Health Plan Cardiology & Radiology Code List | Jan 1, 2026 | Prior auth required |