CPT^® 00537, Under Anesthesia for Intrathoracic Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 00537 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Anesthesia for Intrathoracic Procedures.

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The provider performs anesthesia services for a patient undergoing cardiac electrophysiologic procedures, such as mapping, pacing, recording, arrhythmia induction, lead testing, and similar services, as well as radiofrequency ablation.

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