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Assign the appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnostic code and CPT code for the following scenario:
Patient presents for replacement of pulse generator on her dual-chamber pacemaker due to battery life. The pacemaker only needs replacing. The patient has had satisfactory results with her pacemaker over the past eight years. An incision is made, the pacemaker pocket is entered, and the pulse generator is disconnected from the leads. The pulse generator is changed out, the leads are reconnected, and the pacemaker pocket is closed with sutures.
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