Procedures · CMS status A
93040
Rhythm ecg with report
Rhythm ECG, 1-3 leads; with interpretation and report.
Work RVU
0.15
2026 Medicare pays
$15.03
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
RVU anatomyWork 0.15 + Practice 0.28 + Malpractice 0.02 = 0.45 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
When to use it
Short rhythm strip with interpretation (typically post-procedure or telemetry capture).
Documentation checklist
- ✓Rhythm strip duration, interpretation.
Common pitfalls
- !Cannot bill 93040 same encounter as 93000 — overlapping service.
Common ICD-10 pairings
I48.91
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