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CPT 93000 vs 93010: When to Use Each ECG Code
CPT 93000 is the complete ECG global; 93010 is interpretation-only. See the billing setups, modifiers, and 2026 Medicare rates that separate them.
Global Period Rules for Cardiology Procedures
Cardiology procedures carry 0, 10, or 90 day global periods. Learn what is bundled, when modifier 24 or 25 applies, and how to bill complications.
Cardiology E&M Coding: 2026 Level Selection
2021 E&M rules eliminated exam and history from level selection. See how MDM and time drive 99202-99215 for cardiology visits in 2026.
Split-Shared Visits in Cardiology: 2026 Substantive Rule
CMS finalized the substantive-portion rule for split-shared visits. See how cardiology teams document to bill under the physician versus APP.
Cardiology Billing Cheat Sheet: 2026 Reference
One-page reference for cardiology billing: top codes, modifiers, denial patterns, and MAC-jurisdiction quick lookup. Save for daily use.
Modifier 26 vs TC in Cardiology: Split Billing
Modifier 26 is professional-only; TC is technical-only; global is both. See when cardiology codes split and how to pick the right modifier.