Wiki EKGs with Device Checks

[KDBailey8709]

Can someone please help me!? Can someone please tell me the instance where we can bill 93000 with 93270, 93225, or 93279-93291? CCI edits show we shouldn't generally bill the EKG/Device combo, BUT WE CAN in the cases where we meet medical necessity. Unfortunately, I can't identify the cases where we meet medical necessity to bill both codes rather than JUST THE DEVICE CPT. What is Medicare's "in the instance that..." reasoning?

 

[airart]

Here is a slide show that covers some of the topics you mentioned.

CPT®and RBRVS 2011 Annual SymposiumNovember 10-12, 2010
Cardiovascular Services Update

http://www.ama-assn.org/resources/doc/cpt/cardiology.pdf