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Do I Need a Modifier for 93010?

Published on Wed Jan 07, 2026

Question: After a patient undergoes cardiac surgery and is discharged, the cardiologist performs a postoperative electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation a few days later and bills 93010. Does this service require a modifier when submitted on a claim by the interpreting provider? California Subscriber Answer: You should use 93010 (Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; interpretation and report only) for the professional component of a routine [...]
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