Cardiology · CMS status A
93010
EKG interpretation & report only
Electrocardiogram, routine ECG; interpretation and report only.
Work RVU
0.17
2026 Medicare pays
$7.68
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
RVU anatomyWork 0.17 + Practice 0.05 + Malpractice 0.01 = 0.23 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
When to use it
Professional component — you interpret a tracing acquired elsewhere (ED, inpatient, outside clinic).
Documentation checklist
- ✓Rate, rhythm, axis, intervals.
- ✓Comparison with prior.
- ✓Signed report.
Common pitfalls
- !Don't append modifier 26 to 93010 — it already represents the professional component.
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.