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Programmed Stimulation

Date: Jan 2, 2023

Question:

In EP studies, if the physician documents that programmed stimulation was delivered from the atrium, is it considered the same as induction or attempted induction of arrhythmia? Can we report 93618 for programmed stimulation?

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