93797 Phys/qhp outpatient car rhab wo ecg
Also known as: cardiac rehab, outpatient cardiac rehab, cardiac recovery program
Cardiac rehabilitation services provided by a physician or qualified health professional for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation without electrocardiogram monitoring.
In Plain Language
heart recovery program; cardiac exercise program; post-heart-attack rehabilitation
Clinical Context
Used following myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery, or heart transplantation to improve cardiac function and reduce risk of future cardiac events through supervised exercise and education.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 0.18 |
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. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. 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 0.18, this code ranks in the 10th percentile among Medicine codes — 4.3x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93797?
CPT 93797 (Phys/qhp outpatient car rhab wo ecg) is a Medicine code. Cardiac rehabilitation services provided by a physician or qualified health professional for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation without electrocardiogram monitoring.
Who uses CPT code 93797?
CPT 93797 is used by Cardiology, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine. Used following myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery, or heart transplantation to improve cardiac function and reduce risk of future cardiac events through supervised exercise and education.
When is CPT 93797 used?
Used following myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery, or heart transplantation to improve cardiac function and reduce risk of future cardiac events through supervised exercise and education.
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