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93018

Date: Jun 4, 2021

Question:

My provider is documenting limited findings for stress tests performed in the hospital setting. His documentation will at times only have "normal". Must the provider document all of the following: starting and ending hemodynamics, arrhythmias, symptoms ST segment changes, and functional capacity? Can you please tell me what are the minimal requirements that the provider must document to support 93018?

Question ID : 15598
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