Cardiology · CMS status A
93005
EKG tracing only (technical)
Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; tracing only, without interpretation and report.
Work RVU
0.00
2026 Medicare pays
$6.35
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
RVU anatomyWork 0.00 + Practice 0.18 + Malpractice 0.01 = 0.19 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
When to use it
Technical component only — you own the machine but interpretation is done elsewhere.
Documentation checklist
- ✓EKG performed, leads, lot if disposable electrodes.
- ✓Tracing archived.
Common pitfalls
- !Bill 93005 + 93010 separately when each component is performed by different entities; don't use 93000 in that case.
Common ICD-10 pairings
I48.91R07.9
Pairs well with
Educational reference, not billing or legal advice. Verify against your payer contracts and your compliance team before submission.