Cardiology Coding Alert

Question: The patient wore an electrocardiographic, or ECG recorder, for more than 72 hours. The processing center technician offered an initial findings report, and my provider completed a final interpretation, using the data together with the patient’s logged diary events. How should I report this service?

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Answer: You should report 93244 (External electrocardiographic recording for more than 48 hours up to 7 days by continuous rhythm recording and storage; review and interpretation) on your claim.

Code 93244 represents only the provider’s review and interpretation.

Don’t miss: This is an example of Holter monitoring, also known as dynamic electrocardiography (ECG), which monitors and records a patient’s heart rhythm to detect abnormal heart rates and rhythm. During the procedure, your provider will apply an ECG recorder to the patient for more than 48 hours up to seven days to detect abnormal heart rates and rhythm.