Cardiology · CMS status A
93224
Holter monitor 48 hrs to 7 days
External electrocardiographic recording up to 48 hours; includes recording, scanning analysis with report, physician review and interpretation; global.
Work RVU
0.52
2026 Medicare pays
$56.78
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
RVU anatomyWork 0.52 + Practice 1.13 + Malpractice 0.05 = 1.70 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
When to use it
48-hour Holter monitor performed in the office (you own the device).
Documentation checklist
- ✓Indication.
- ✓Recording duration (must be at least 24 hours).
- ✓Scanning analysis report.
- ✓Physician interpretation with rhythm summary.
Common pitfalls
- !For 7-30 day monitoring, different codes apply (93241-93248).
Common modifiers
26TC
Common ICD-10 pairings
R55I48.91R00.2
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