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Catheter Ablation of Atrial Flutter

Date: Jul 20, 2020

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Which code is supported in this documentation? 93656 or 93653? "DuoDeca catheter inserted via right femoral, then placed into coronary sinus for electrogram. The other 8 French sheath was upgraded to a RAMP sheath, and ablation catheter was placed via sheath. Biosense 4-mm tip contact force ablation catheter. Entrainment revealed this was right atrial flutter. Ablation then performed along the cava tricuspid isthmus in the 12 and 6 o'clock positions. Each site ablated between 10-30 seconds with attenuation of electrogram with splits. Atrial flutter was terminated in the IVC and the isthmus."

Question ID : 14229
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