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Adenosine pacing

Date: Dec 23, 2022

Question:

During an ablation if the physician does documentation as stated can we charge 93622 and 93623?

The ablation catheter was positioned in the LV and pacing performed to prepare for pacing in the event of prolonged heart block during adenosine. Adenosine 12 mg was administered to assess if there was induction of new arrhythmia. Pacing was performed to attempt arrhythmia induction. Of note, entrance and exit block was demonstrated at the pulmonary veins.

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