93224 External ecg rec up to 48 hours
Also known as: Holter monitor, 24-48 hour ECG, ambulatory ECG
External electrocardiogram (ECG) recording up to 48 hours in duration with analysis and interpretation.
In Plain Language
portable heart rhythm recorder; home heart monitor
Clinical Context
Continuous ECG recording in ambulatory patients to detect episodic arrhythmias, ischemia, or bradycardia not captured on standard ECG, standard for syncope and palpitation evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.38 |
| Total RVU | 0.38 |
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 0.38, this code ranks in the 24th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.1x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93224?
CPT 93224 (External ecg rec up to 48 hours) is a Medicine code. External electrocardiogram (ECG) recording up to 48 hours in duration with analysis and interpretation.
Who uses CPT code 93224?
CPT 93224 is used by cardiology, internal medicine. Continuous ECG recording in ambulatory patients to detect episodic arrhythmias, ischemia, or bradycardia not captured on standard ECG, standard for syncope and palpitation evaluation.
When is CPT 93224 used?
Continuous ECG recording in ambulatory patients to detect episodic arrhythmias, ischemia, or bradycardia not captured on standard ECG, standard for syncope and palpitation evaluation.
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