CPT Code 93224: External Electrocardiographic (ECG) Recording and Monitoring for Up to 48 Hours

CPT Code 93224: External Electrocardiographic (ECG) Recording and Monitoring for Up to 48 Hours

Learn about CPT 93224 for 48-hour ECG monitoring, including analysis, reporting, and diagnosis of abnormal heart rhythms.

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CPT Code 93224 can be repeated within the same week only if medically necessary and properly documented, but many payers, including Medicare and commercial insurers, may have frequency limitations or require justification for repeat testing within a short period.

No, it does not include event monitoring; it specifically covers continuous external ECG recording and monitoring for up to 48 hours (Holter monitoring) with recording, scanning, and interpretation.

CPT Code 93224 is generally not covered for screening purposes; Medicare and most payers require a documented medical necessity for diagnostic use rather than routine screening.

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