93798 Phys/qhp outpatient car rhab with ecg
Also known as: cardiac rehab with ECG, monitored cardiac rehab, ECG-monitored cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation services provided by a physician or qualified health professional for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation with electrocardiogram monitoring.
In Plain Language
monitored heart recovery program; supervised cardiac exercise with heart monitoring; post-heart heart rehabilitation with ECG
Clinical Context
Used for higher-risk cardiac patients requiring continuous electrocardiographic surveillance during rehabilitation, including those with prior arrhythmias or complex cardiac history.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.28 |
| Total RVU | 0.28 |
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 0.28, this code ranks in the 17th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.8x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93798?
CPT 93798 (Phys/qhp outpatient car rhab with ecg) is a Medicine code. Cardiac rehabilitation services provided by a physician or qualified health professional for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation with electrocardiogram monitoring.
Who uses CPT code 93798?
CPT 93798 is used by Cardiology, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Critical Care. Used for higher-risk cardiac patients requiring continuous electrocardiographic surveillance during rehabilitation, including those with prior arrhythmias or complex cardiac history.
When is CPT 93798 used?
Used for higher-risk cardiac patients requiring continuous electrocardiographic surveillance during rehabilitation, including those with prior arrhythmias or complex cardiac history.
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