CPT 93000

Cardiology

Heart rhythm test with tracing, interpretation, and report

Medicare Rate

$18

Federal baseline rate

Hospital Charges

$75 - $400

Typical facility range

Outpatient Charges

$40 - $150

Outpatient/clinic range

Official Description

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) complete

Common Billing Errors

Watch for these issues when reviewing your bill

  • Broken into technical and professional components
  • Billed multiple times same day
  • Bundled with E/M visit inappropriately

What to Look For

Tips for reviewing this charge on your bill

  • Check for separate 93005/93010 charges
  • Verify only one complete EKG charged
  • Review if monitoring charges are separate

How to Dispute This Charge

  1. 1

    Request an Itemized Bill

    Ask your provider for a detailed bill showing all CPT codes and individual charges.

  2. 2

    Compare to Typical Costs

    Check if your charge falls within the typical range. Excessive charges may be negotiable.

  3. 3

    Check for Errors

    Review the common billing errors listed above and verify the service was actually performed.

  4. 4

    Generate a Dispute Letter

    Use our free tool to create a professional dispute letter citing specific concerns.

Quick Facts

Category

Cardiology

CPT Code

93000

Medicare Rate

$18

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