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Heed 4 Handy Tips for Smooth Bradycardia Coding

Published on Mon Jun 26, 2023

Hint: Report I49.5 for sick sinus bradycardia. Coding for arrythmias can be tricky. Bradycardia, a type of arrythmia defined as an abnormal rate or rhythm of the heartbeat, is no different. You must know what specific type of bradycardia the patient has, as well as remembering any “Code first” notes. Follow these tips to keep your bradycardia coding on the [...]
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