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Chemical cardioversion

Date: Dec 6, 2012

Question:

One of our providers performed a chemical cardioversion in the office for a symptomatic patient using adenosine. Is this service billable in addition to the IV Push, the drug and the separately identifiable office visit? We have located information indicating it is considered inclusive to the E/M visit and other information indicating an unlisted code should be used. Please advise. - Thank you.
Question ID : 4191
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