Ask An Expert: permanent pacemaker
| Q: | Our patient has SSS & a pacemaker. How do I code the pt’s condition correctly? |
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Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS) is a condition in which the patient’s heart rhythm is disrupted; depending on the patient’s symptoms, he or she may receive a permanent pacemaker (PPM) to regulate the heart’s rhythm. In the past, SSS (I49.5) was … Read Full Post |