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Can 93724 be reported if procedure was unsuccessful?

Date: Sep 5, 2019

Question:

My provider performed dual chamber pacemaker interrogation in order to attempt pace termination of patient's atrial flutter. Pace termination was unsuccessful in converting him to normal rhythm. Is 93724 still reportable? It seems like this would be similar to cardioversion, which is reported even if it's not successful. My nurses are wanting to change the 93724 to a regular interrogation charge when the termination isn't successful. Can you please advise? 

Question ID : 12898
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