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Adenosine challange performed alone

Date: Nov 20, 2018

Question:

Our cardiologist performed an adenosine challenge infusion only and monitored by EKG for changes. Would this code be reported with unlisted code 93799 for the adenosine challenge, or would you use code 96365 (intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis)?

Question ID : 11671
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