tci Part B Insider - 2014 Issue 20

ECG Coding: 5 Tips Ensure You're Collecting for ECG Services.

E/M code lets you capture review credit. Attaching an incorrect modifier to an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) code can lead to denials and more time spent correcting the claim. Read on for time-saving advice that will get your claim paid on initial submission. 1: Drop 26 and TC from ECG Codes An ECG is one diagnostic test for which you won’t need to append the usual 26 (Professional component) or TC (Technical component) modifiers. For an EKG the professional and technical components are captured through the CPT® codes. Code 93000 reflects the professional and technical components together, 93005...

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