Cardiology · CMS status A
93000
EKG complete (tracing+I&R)
Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; with interpretation and report.
Work RVU
0.17
2026 Medicare pays
$15.03
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
RVU anatomyWork 0.17 + Practice 0.26 + Malpractice 0.02 = 0.45 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
When to use it
Global EKG in your office:
Full guidance
you own the machine and provide interpretation. Use 93005 if technical only, 93010 if interpretation only.
Documentation checklist
- ✓Date and time.
- ✓Indication.
- ✓Interpretation with rate, rhythm, intervals, axis, comparison to prior.
- ✓Signed report.
Common pitfalls
- !Billing 93000 in a hospital outpatient setting where you don't own the equipment — must use 93010 (professional component).
- !Billing 93000 with modifier 26 — improper, use 93010 instead.
Common ICD-10 pairings
I48.91R07.9R00.2
Pairs well with
Educational reference, not billing or legal advice. Verify against your payer contracts and your compliance team before submission.