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Elective cancellation

Date: Jul 11, 2019

Question:

Patient was here for an angiogram with possible intervention. The procedure was explained in the pre-procedure area. The patient agreed. Once patient was in procedure room on the table, but before any anesthesia, the patient decided he did not want to have the procedure done, and he wanted to go for a second opinion. Would billing 75710-73 be appropriate? Thank you.

Question ID : 12782
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