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Follow 5 Tips to Learn Whether to Report Global, Component Codes for Holter Monitoring

Append modifier 52 in some instances. You may see cases where your cardiologist uses a Holter monitor, also known as dynamic electrocardiography (ECG), to monitor and record a patient’s heart rhythm. During the procedure, your cardiologist will apply an ECG recorder to the patient for up to 48 hours to detect abnormal heart rates and rhythm. However, if you don’t [...]
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