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Patient present for cardioversion due to persistent atypical A-Flutter-

As patient was being sedated attempts to pace terminate his atrial flutter were attempted to his pacemaker. Through the noninvasive programmed stimulation capabilities of his pacemaker was able to pace patient into atrial fibrillation which then spontaneously converted to sinus rhythm. DC shock was not required. Patient was able to take and maintain sinus rhythm. Patient tolerated the procedure well and there were no apparent complications. Patient was monitored for approximately 30 minutes after the procedure.

Successful pace termination of Atypical A-Flutter to sinus rhythm using the noninvasive programmed stimulation capabilities of his pacemaker- Defibrillation shock not required.

This similar question was answered by you and you stated to bill 93724 for a pacemaker and 93799 if done with a defibrillator- however, this was answered -Question ID 8709- I am unable to find any other guidance.