93227 External ecg rec<48 hour r & i
Also known as: Holter monitor review and interpretation
External electrocardiogram (ECG) recording up to 48 hours with scanning, analysis, review, and interpretation.
In Plain Language
portable heart monitor report
Clinical Context
Complete professional interpretation and report of 24-48 hour ambulatory ECG recording including rhythm analysis and clinical correlation.
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 93227?
CPT 93227 (External ecg rec<48 hour r & i) is a Medicine code. External electrocardiogram (ECG) recording up to 48 hours with scanning, analysis, review, and interpretation.
Who uses CPT code 93227?
CPT 93227 is used by cardiology, internal medicine. Complete professional interpretation and report of 24-48 hour ambulatory ECG recording including rhythm analysis and clinical correlation.
When is CPT 93227 used?
Complete professional interpretation and report of 24-48 hour ambulatory ECG recording including rhythm analysis and clinical correlation.
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