CPT^® 93005, Under Cardiography Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 93005 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Cardiography Procedures.

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The provider records the electrical conduction of the heart to examine any abnormality in its functioning, based on signals from at least 12 leads, wires that connect the recording device to electrodes placed in different locations on the body. He does not provide any interpretation or report.

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