tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2004 Issue 3

Reader Question: Code EKG and Critical Care Together

Question: Can I report electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation in addition to critical care codes?Rhode Island Subscriber Answer: Yes, you would be correct to report the EKG and critical care codes together. CPT specifically lists the following services that are bundled into the critical care codes (99291 and 99292): interpretation of cardiac output measurements (93561, 93562) chest x-rays (71010, 71015, 71020) pulse oximetry (94760, 94761, 94762) blood gases and information stored in computers gastric intubation (43752, 91105) temporary transcutaneous pacing (92953) ventilatory management (94656, 94657, 94660, 94662) vascular access procedures (36000, 36410, 36415, 36540, 36600). While EKG information may...

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