Cardiology · CMS status A
93015
Cardiovascular stress test, complete
Cardiovascular stress test using maximal or submaximal treadmill or bicycle, with physician supervision, with interpretation and report; global.
Work RVU
0.75
2026 Medicare pays
$84.50
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
RVU anatomyWork 0.75 + Practice 1.71 + Malpractice 0.07 = 2.53 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
When to use it
Global stress test performed in the office (no echo, just EKG-based).
Documentation checklist
- ✓Indication.
- ✓Protocol (Bruce, modified Bruce), peak workload, METs.
- ✓BP and rhythm response.
- ✓Termination reason.
- ✓Interpretation and report.
Common pitfalls
- !In a hospital outpatient setting, split into 93016 + 93018.
Common ICD-10 pairings
R07.9I25.10
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