LCD-L34551
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Summary
The implementation of this new LCD may affect billing for one-day stays associated with chest pain, potentially resulting in increased scrutiny on documentation and coding. Proper adherence to the guiNew LCD may impact chest pain one-day stay billing.
Affected codes
ICD-10-CM
Affected specialty
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