tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2021 Issue Q3

You Be the Coder: Can You Report EKG With Critical Care?

Question: We are reviewing guidelines for an EKG done with critical care (99291-+99292), which states that EKGs are bundled into the critical care codes. However, your article “Know What’s Included in the Critical Care Codes” (ED Coding Alert volume 24, number 1) says that EKG interpretations can be reported with critical care. Who is correct? Kansas Subscriber Answer: The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) delved into this topic and created a frequently-asked question about it, aiming to clarify the issue. “The services associated with 12-lead ECGs (CPT® 93000 routine ECG with 12-leads, with interpretation and...

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