93018 Cv stress test i & r only
Also known as: stress test interpretation only
Cardiovascular stress test with interpretation and report only, without ECG tracing or supervision.
In Plain Language
heart test analysis without recording
Clinical Context
Interpretation and report of stress test obtained elsewhere, providing professional analysis of results.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.29 |
| Total RVU | 0.29 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.29, this code ranks in the 18th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.7x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93018?
CPT 93018 (Cv stress test i & r only) is a Medicine code. Cardiovascular stress test with interpretation and report only, without ECG tracing or supervision.
Who uses CPT code 93018?
CPT 93018 is used by cardiology, internal medicine. Interpretation and report of stress test obtained elsewhere, providing professional analysis of results.
When is CPT 93018 used?
Interpretation and report of stress test obtained elsewhere, providing professional analysis of results.
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