CPT codes have an AMA copyright. The general answer is the code represents the professional interpretation and report of a 12 lead ecg.
Chg - ecg routine ecg w/least 12 lds w/i&r [93000 (cpt is for what
CPT Code 93000 -Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; with interpretation and report.
CPT 93010 stands for: "Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; interpretation and report only."Do not report 0302T-0304T, 0305T, 0306T in conjunction with 93000-93010.
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Cpt code 93000 is used for an electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; with interpretation and report. These electrodes are placed on a patient's chest to record the electrical activity of the heart. A physician interprets the findings. This code is used to report the combined technical and professional components of an ECG. Revenue Code 730 which is listed as: EKG/ECG (Electrocardiogram)--General; would be the correct code to use with cpt 93000.
Inferior Leads are lead II,III,aVF [IMG]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Contiguous_leads.svg[/IMG]
ECG and EKG mean the same thing, and it records the hearts electrical activity on a 6 second strip. The physician can make a diagnosis by looking at the EKG print out. If a 12-Lead EKG is used, then all walls and function of the heart will be recorded.
Lead I: 0 and +/- 180Lead aVL: -30 and +150Lead III: -60 and +120Lead aVF: -90 and +90Lead II: -120 and +60Lead aVR: -150 and +30
cpt code 82607, CYANOCOBALAMIN . aka B-12
A twelve lead electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) shows a representation of the electrical activity of the heart as measured from 12 different perspectives (leads). The interpretation of EKGs allows a physician to determine if there are potential abnormalities or injury to the heart, at the time the EKG is taken.