CPT^® 93040, Under Cardiography Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 93040 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 using a maximum of three leads, wires that connect the recording device to electrodes placed in different locations on the body. He then interprets the electrocardiogram and completes a report on the findings.

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Billing question

[QUOTE="mwells2020, post: 498755, member: 664391"] When billing 93010 and 31500 together what modifier do I need to get them both paid? Thank You! [/QUOTE] Per the NCCI manual, "[I]Many procedures re... [ Read More ]

6 Lead ECG Coding Help

[QUOTE="aknoper, post: 485873, member: 642580"] Hello, I have a provider who will be providing mobile 6 Lead ECGs. Can someone help me with that coding? 93000 says at least 12 leads so I'm guessing it... [ Read More ]

6 Lead ECG Coding Help

Hello, I have a provider who will be providing mobile 6 Lead ECGs. Can someone help me with that coding? 93000 says at least 12 leads so I'm guessing it would be 93040 which indicates 1-3 leads but ju... [ Read More ]

Is Medicare is bundling 93000 with E/M with 25 modifier ?

[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Downloads/clm104c12.pdf[/URL] [B]E[/B]. EKG Interpretations For services provided between January 1, 1992, and Decemb... [ Read More ]

93000 and 93040

[QUOTE="zoinks071, post: 465751, member: 83102"] Hi! I'm seeing a couple of issues with this. First, is the provider actually performing separate 12 lead and 3 lead ECGs at separate encounters on the ... [ Read More ]

93000 and 93040

Hi! I'm seeing a couple of issues with this. First, is the provider actually performing separate 12 lead and 3 lead ECGs at separate encounters on the same DOS? What is the logic behind adding the mod... [ Read More ]

93000 and 93040

I work for a PCP and they have until recently only coded 93000. Now they want us to bill the 93000 and 93040 -26-59. Has any one gotten any luck getting 93040 paid? we have been linking them if they ... [ Read More ]

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