A patient presents to their primary care physician (PCP) with complaints of chest tightness and

A patient presents to their primary care physician (PCP) with complaints of chest tightness and shortness of breath. As part of the clinical evaluation, the physician orders a routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). The ECG is performed in the office by a medical assistant. The same physician then reviews the tracing, provides a formal interpretation and report, and uses the results to inform further clinical decision-making. Would it be appropriate to report code 93000 for this service?

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