CPT^® 93268, Under Cardiovascular Monitoring Services

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 93268 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Cardiovascular Monitoring Services.

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In this service, the provider uses electrocardiographic leads and a monitor to assess the occurrence of cardiac events in a patient, even when the patient is at home. He records the data throughout the day, interprets the data, and reports the findings.

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