Cardiology Question for the Week of August 1, 2022
Bryan Nordley
August 1, 2022
What are the intentions of codes 36470 and 36471 and when should we assign one as opposed to the other?
What are the intentions of codes 36470 and 36471 and when should we assign one as opposed to the other?
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