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correct coding of complex Afib ablation
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Radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (pulmonary vein isolation), additional radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (roof line), Additional radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (posterior line with isolation of posterior wall), additional radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia (mitral annular line), additional radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia (cavotricuspid isthmus line), additional radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (CFAE lesions along coronary sinus).
Would the correct coding of this procedure be 93656, 93657 x 2( box-roof line and posterior wall then CAFE lesion) and 93655 x 2 (mitral annular line and cavotricuspid). Does it matter that the mitral annular line was done prior to completion of the pulmonary vein isolation?
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