Cardiology Coding Alert
Initial Arrhythmia Attempts Unsuccessful
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Answer: You should report comprehensive EP code 93620 (Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation including insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters with induction or attempted induction of arrhythmia; with right atrial pacing and recording, right ventricular pacing and recording, His bundle recording) for the full study. To report the arrhythmia stimulation after the Isuprel infusion, use +93623 (Programmed stimulation and pacing after intravenous drug infusion [list separately in addition to code for primary procedure]).
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