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Beat Double Billing Denials by Knowing What’s Included in Stress Tests

Published on Tue Mar 31, 2026

Question: We received a claim denial, but I’m not sure why. The patient came in for an exercise stress test, and the pulmonologist measured the patient’s heart rate, oxygen titration, and evaluated the patient’s pulse oximetry several times during the test. We initially reported 94618 and 94761. How can we correct this claim? New Hampshire Subscriber Answer: You can correct [...]
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