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EP Ablation Components

Date: Jul 16, 2013

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I know this has been addressed many times, but I'm still not totally clear on the requirements of the new ablation codes. The errata says to document the reason any components might not be performed in order to use code 93656, which doesn't seem logical to me since the new descriptor states "when possible". I would think the reason for not performing would be needed on 93653 and 93654 instead. Do you recommend including the reason for not performing on all three ablation codes? I realize that would seem to be the easiest fix; however. I'm still struggling to get my physicians on the bandwagon and don't want to ask for more than I need.

Question ID : 4970
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