93241 External ecg rec>48hr<7d
Also known as: extended Holter, 5-day monitor, patch monitor
External electrocardiogram (ECG) recording greater than 48 hours but less than 7 days with analysis and interpretation.
In Plain Language
multi-day portable heart monitor
Clinical Context
Intermediate-duration ambulatory monitoring for detection of paroxysmal arrhythmias or ischemia over several days, effective for symptomatic patients.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.49 |
| Total RVU | 0.49 |
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 0.49, this code ranks in the 33rd percentile among Medicine codes — 1.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93241?
CPT 93241 (External ecg rec>48hr<7d) is a Medicine code. External electrocardiogram (ECG) recording greater than 48 hours but less than 7 days with analysis and interpretation.
Who uses CPT code 93241?
CPT 93241 is used by cardiology, internal medicine. Intermediate-duration ambulatory monitoring for detection of paroxysmal arrhythmias or ischemia over several days, effective for symptomatic patients.
When is CPT 93241 used?
Intermediate-duration ambulatory monitoring for detection of paroxysmal arrhythmias or ischemia over several days, effective for symptomatic patients.
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