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93456

Date: Aug 25, 2021

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"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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