Code abnormal EKG if previous test was abnormal but new results are normal

Article Overview

This premium article reviews how abnormal findings in electrocardiogram documentation are discussed in the context of ICD-9-CM, including when a prior abnormal result is mentioned but the current study appears normal. It also references Medicare claims guidance and a cardiology coding perspective to help coders, auditors, and billing staff evaluate whether the documentation supports an abnormal findings diagnosis versus another reported reason for the test. The discussion is aimed at professionals who need to understand the scope of abnormal-findings coding and related payer policy references without relying on the full article.