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0940T External ecg rec>15d<30d r & i

Category III

Also known as: full-service ECG monitoring, comprehensive transmission

External electrocardiographic recording for more than 15 days up to 30 days with recording transmission, scanning, and interpretation/report. Complete monitoring service.

In Plain Language

Complete heart monitoring service; Full ECG interpretation

Clinical Context

Comprehensive extended ECG monitoring service including transmission, scanning, analysis, and physician interpretation.

RVU Information

CPT 0940T does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Category III codes for emerging technology do not receive RVU assignments. Reimbursement is negotiated with individual payers.

Billing & Documentation

Category III codes are temporary codes for emerging technology, services, and procedures. They are not assigned RVU values by CMS. Coverage and reimbursement vary by payer — check with individual insurers before billing. These codes sunset after 5 years if not converted to Category I.

Specialties

CardiologyInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 0940T?

CPT 0940T (External ecg rec>15d<30d r & i) is a Category III code. External electrocardiographic recording for more than 15 days up to 30 days with recording transmission, scanning, and interpretation/report. Complete monitoring service.

Is 0940T a permanent CPT code?

No — 0940T is a Category III temporary code for emerging technology. It may be converted to a permanent Category I code if widely adopted. Category III codes expire after 5 years without renewal.

When is CPT 0940T used?

Comprehensive extended ECG monitoring service including transmission, scanning, analysis, and physician interpretation.

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.