In regard to physician supervision, interpretation, and report of a cardiovascular stress test performed on

In regard to physician supervision, interpretation, and report of a cardiovascular stress test performed on institution-owned equipment in a hospital setting, we have been told that two codes (93016 (REVISED IN 2013) and 93018) should be reported. Wouldnt it be appropriate to report 93015 (REVISED IN 2013) with the 26 modifier for the professional component (ie, physician supervision with interpretation and report)?

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CPT Knowledgebase - Jun 15, 2015