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93657 guidelines

Date: Feb 18, 2020

Question:

The CPT code description of 93657 states that additional Afib must be identified after the PVI in order to code. If the patient has a history of Afib (not manifested during the procedures) but additional ablation was given for "triggers" or potential areas of concern, is that enough to bill 93657? Or does the Afib have to manifest either spontaneous or induced?

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