Cardiology Question for the Week of February 13, 2023

Question:

When do we report code 0716T?

Answer:

Code 0716T describes cardiac acoustic waveform recording with automated analysis and generation of coronary artery disease risk score. Noninvasive sensor is placed on the patient’s chest to assess for coronary artery disease risk. It may be used to report for patients experiencing:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue
  • Atypical chest discomfort

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