August 1, 2012 – HRS frequently partners with the American College of Cardiology to develop or revise CPT code applications. In order to support requests for creating new codes, the two organizations developed guidance on the timeline and process for submitting those requests.
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- Coding
- Reimbursement
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- Guidelines & Protocols
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