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Rely on Descriptor to Evaluate Appropriateness of Code

Published on Fri Aug 08, 2025

Question: A primary care provider performed an echocardiogram (EKG) in-office to see whether a patient had any cardiac issues that would make a new medication unsuitable before submitting a prescription to the patient’s preferred pharmacy. Can I use Z01.810 to report this? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: According to the information you’ve provided, ICD-10-CM code Z01.810 (Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination) [...]
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