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PVI for Atrial Fib followed by PVI for induced Atrial Flutter

Date: Feb 27, 2020

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"Diagnostic catheters placed in the crista terminalis and CS. Sheaths placed in right and left femoral veins. 3D map of the left atrium. ICE provided. During RF ablation of left pulmonary veins, atypical atrial flutter was initiated, which was mapped extensively. This was found to be re-entry in the left PV. This terminated with LPV ablation. Post ablation both exit and entrance of confirmed in all veins. Re-confirmed at 30 minutes post isolation." Can I charge 93656 and 93655 for the different arrhythmia? Or because of the PVI is this considered part of 93656?

Question ID : 13657
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