Cardiology Coding Alert

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Rely on Global Code for This Holter Monitor Coding Scenario

Question: The patient has an irregular heart rhythm that comes and goes. Based upon his symptoms, my cardiologist ordered a Holter monitor. In his office, the cardiologist attached the monitor to the patient and performed continuous recording for 24 hours. The cardiologist analyzed, compiled, and interpreted the electrocardiographic findings. When the test results came back, they showed that the patient [...]
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