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93623--Ibutilide infusion given post ablation to convert to NSR

Date: Jan 4, 2019

Question:

This patient had a PVI ablation for A-fib. After the ablation, the physician documented, "Despite multiple DCCV, AF persisted during ablation. Ibutilide infusion was given and rhythm converted to sinus." Can we report code 93623 for this?

Question ID : 11866
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