2007 ICD-9-CM Procedure 37.94 Implantation or replacement of automatic cardioverter/defibrillator, total system [aicd] 37.94 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 37.94 contains 3 index entries View the full Volume 3 37.* hierarchy Note : Device testing during procedure - omit code 37.94 also known as: Implantation of defibrillator with leads (epicardial patches), formation of pocket (abdominal fascia) (subcutaneous), any transvenous leads, intraoperative procedures for evaluation of lead signals, and obtaining defibrillator threshold measurements Techniques: lateral thoracotomy medial sternotomy subxiphoid procedure Code also extracorporeal circulation, if performed (39.61) 37.94 excludes: implantation of cardiac resynchronization defibrillator, total system [CRT-D] (00.51) Index entries containing 37.94: Implant, implantation cardioverter/defibrillator (automatic) 37.94 leads only (patch electrode) (sensing) (pacing) 37.95 pulse generator only 37.96 total system 37.94 Replacement cardioverter/defibrillator (total system) 37.94 leads only (electrodes) (sensing) (pacing) 37.97 pulse generator only 37.98