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Cardioversion and EPS/Ablation Procedures

Date: Feb 12, 2019

Question:

Is an external cardioversion billable if done prior to starting an ablation procedure? The patient has a-fib, and they cardioverted after they placed a sensing and recording catheter. The ablation was then performed. I thought if the ablation catheter was in place, then the rhythm started and cardioverted, it wouldn't be billable. Isn't it the timing that affects when it's billable? I'm confused. Please advise.

Question ID : 12047
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