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Cardioversion performed during CABG
Date: Feb 4, 2020
Question:
If a cardioversion was performed for SVT during a CABG, should code 92961 or anything be reported? "Normal sinus rhythm developed spontaneously, then quickly converted to SVT. We performed cardioversion at 10 joules and the rythm was corrected to NSR. We placed ventricular pacing wires, with no pacing needed. The patient was then easily weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass. No pressors were required. Protamine was then administered to reverse the heparin. The cannulas were removed and cannulation sites over-sewn."
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