CPT 93000: Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) — Complete with Interpretation & Report
A routine electrocardiogram recording heart activity, including the physician interpretation and report. Standard for chest pain, palpitations, and pre-op clearance.
Category: Diagnostic | Typical bill: $100 - $500
⚠️ Prior authorization: No
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Why your Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) — Complete with Interpretation & Report bill looks so high
Hospitals bill a "rack rate" that is often 2-10x higher than what Medicare pays or what insurers actually reimburse. The fair range for CPT 93000 is roughly $100 - $500 — but many facilities bill far beyond it.
Common reasons 93000 claims get denied
- Bundled into the ER/office visit — separately billed without modifier. On a standalone basis the ECG should be separately payable. If it was done during a visit, a modifier (e.g., 25) is often needed. Ask the biller to review bundling.
EKGs are cheap but frequently caught in bundling denials. The fix is usually a coding modifier, not a full appeal.
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