This Context Group includes the full set of codes for types of implanted cardioverter/defibrillators (ICDs) specified in the NASPE/BPEG Defibrillator Code (NBD). The Coding Scheme Designator (0008,0102) shall be NBD.
Further information at http://www.hrsonline.org/News/ep-history/topics-in-depth/modecodehistory.cfm. For reference, the scheme is reproduced here:
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Code Position |
Shock chamber |
Antitachycardia pacing chamber |
Tachycardia detection |
Antibradycardia pacing chamber |
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Code values |
O = None A = Atrium V = Ventricle D = Dual (A+V) |
O = None A = Atrium V = Ventricle D = Dual (A+V) |
E = Electrogram H = Hemodynamic |
O = None A = Atrium V = Ventricle D = Dual (A+V) |
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Short Form |
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ICD-S = ICD with shock capability only ICD-B = ICD with bradycardia pacing as well as shock ICD-T = ICD with tachycardia (and bradycardia) pacing as well as shock |