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93456
Date: Aug 25, 2021
Question:
"AO 134/71. Aortic valve was not crossed. Right heart catheter was inserted into the right heart. Appropriate RH pressure measurements were obtained. 02 saturations were obtained, and cardiac output results calculated."
Provider billed 93456, but I think it should be 93451. What are your thoughts?
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