Cardiology Compliance Question of the Week
August 4, 2008
Question:
I have a question about a recent compliance question regarding code 93650
(AV node ablation). It states you should also code for "mapping as
appropriate." Can we bill for intracardiac mapping 93609 with code
93650?
Answer:
The simple answer to this question is yes. Here's what the Heart Rhythm
Society's (http://www.hrsonline.org/)
2008 publication, Coding Guide for Heart Rhythm Procedures and Services,
examples 10A thru 10D, states: If mapping is performed, use 93613 or 93609
when medically necessary.
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