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C8929 and IVP

Date: Jul 7, 2021

Question:

A TTE with contrast (C8929) was performed. Lopressor was required to be administered afterwards to help regulate the heart rate. Would it be appropriate to charge for the Lopressor IVP (96374) because not all patients require Lopressor after the administration of the dobutamine?

Question ID : 15511
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