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Continuous electrogram recordings, infusion of isoproterenol....

Date: Nov 4, 2022

Question:

How would you code this procedure? The provider reported 93660 and 93623, but 93623 is an add-on code, and 93660 is not a primary procedure for 93623.

"The patient was brought the lab in the fasting state after informed consent was obtained. The groins were prepped and draped in a sterile manner. Anesthesia was provided by anesthesia consult. Please see separate documentation report. Continuous twelve-lead electrocardiogram was employed. Continuous hemodynamic monitoring was also employed. Despite isuprel infusion to increase baseline HR >20%, isuprel washout, infusion of calclium gluconate, infusion of IV caffeine and >45minutes of observation awake and under anesthesia, NO PVCs WERE NOTED. Hemodynamics remained stable throughout the procedure."

Question ID : 17970
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