UM Guidelines
Cardioverter-Defibrillator Insertion

Inpatient and Surgical Care (ISC)

BCBST last reviewed September 11, 2025*

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Added to: Clinical Indications
   
  • Insertion of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) with possible electrophysiologic study is indicated by...
    • Device is 1 or more of the following:
      • Transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) with possible electrophysiologic study
      • Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) is indicated when pacemaker, resynchronization, anti-tachycardia pacing or remote monitoring are not required
    • ...
 

References

  1. BlueCross BlueShield Association. Evidence Positioning System. (6:2024). Implantable cardioverter defibrillators. (7.01.44). Retrieved June 18, 2025 from https://www.bcbsaoca.com/eps/.  (95 articles and/or guidelines reviewed)
  2. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee network physicians. June - September 2025.