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Rhythm EKGs:

3 Tips Guide You to Flawless Rhythm EKG Reporting

Published on Tue Apr 23, 2019

Make sure the documentation supports medical necessity for the rhythm strip. Reporting EKGs (electrocardiogram) can be tricky. You must know if the cardiologist performed a telemetry monitoring service versus an actual rhythm service. You must also understand and follow CPT®’s specific criteria for EKGs. Additionally, your medical documentation must be in tip-top shape. Check out the following tips to ensure [...]
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