tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2018 Issue 8

Reader Question: Get the Rhythm of 93040

Question: I am unsure about some of the ECG reporting rules. Could you please explain the rhythm ECG CPT® guidelines? Supercoder.com Subscriber Answer: You would report rhythm electrocardiogram (ECGs), which have no more than three leads, with the following codes: 93040 (Rhythm ECG, 1-3 leads; with interpretation and report). This is the global code, which represents both the technical and professional components of the service. 93041 (...; tracing only without interpretation and report). If you perform only the technical component, of the service, you would report this code. 93042 (..., 1-3 leads; interpretation and report only). If you...

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