In which subheading will a coder find the correct procedure code to describe Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

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CPR is a lifesaving technique used in emergencies when someone's heartbeat or breathing has stopped. It does not fall under cardiovascular monitoring, coronary therapeutic services, or cardiography, which are more specific to diagnostic procedures, treatments, and imaging of the heart. Instead, CPR is categorized under "Other Therapeutic Services" as it is a general emergency procedure applied in various critical situations to support or restore breathing and blood circulation.

In Which Subheading Will a Coder Find the Correct Procedure