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Myth-Busting Guide: Rhythm and Routine ECG Coding for Medical Coders

Published on Thu Sep 04, 2025

Do not use 93040-93042 to report review of telemetry strips. Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) coding seems straightforward — until you’re knee-deep in modifiers, lead counts, documentation gaps, and bundling issues. This guide debunks five common ECG coding myths and gives you a clear view of what you should and shouldn’t do when coding both routine and rhythm ECGs. Myth 1: EKG and [...]
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