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Z45 codes vs Z95 codes for interrogations only

Date: Nov 20, 2023

Question:

I have been asked this question many times, and there is always conflicting information. For remote and in office pacemaker, ICD, and LOOP recorders, which diagnosis codes do we use? I was taught to use the Z95 series codes; however, there are some sources that state to use the Z45 series codes. Can you clarify which is correct and the reasoning behind it please?

Question ID : 19670
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