Chg - ecg routine ecg w/least 12 lds w/i&r [93000 (cpt is for what
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The medical service code 93000 is for an electrocardiogram or EKG. This service code is usually involved with placing six leads onto a patient.
CPT Code 93000 for EKG
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Cpt code 93000 is used for an electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; with interpretation and report. These electrodes are placed on a patient's chest to record the electrical activity of the heart. A physician interprets the findings. This code is used to report the combined technical and professional components of an ECG. Revenue Code 730 which is listed as: EKG/ECG (Electrocardiogram)--General; would be the correct code to use with cpt 93000.
When billing for both code 69210 (removal of impacted cerumen) and code 93000 (electrocardiogram) on the same day, you should use the modifier -25 with the 93000 code. This modifier indicates that the EKG service was a significant, separately identifiable service provided on the same day as the cerumen removal. Always ensure proper documentation supports the necessity of both procedures.
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93000 ÷ 5 = 18600
CPT codes have an AMA copyright. The general answer is the code represents the professional interpretation and report of a 12 lead ecg.
93000 = 9.3×10^4