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Date: Mar 11, 2011
Question:
Patients presents for R/L Heart cath and a "Constriction Study" is documented in the report findings. It is measuring: Kussmaul, RVSP, RVEDP, LVEDP and LVRFW. Is there a CPT code to report for this study or is it inclusive to the diagnostic catheterization. Thank you.
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