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Cardiology Denial Rates by CPT: 2026 Patterns
Cardiology carries 15-20% denial rates versus 10-12% cross-specialty. See which CPT families drive the pain and what documentation defends them.
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.
Interventional Cardiology Billing: Bundling Rules
PCI and diagnostic cath codes bundle in specific ways. See the 2026 rules that separate 92928, 93454, 93458, 93459, and how to avoid CO-97 denials.
Cath Lab Revenue Cycle: Billing Front-to-Back
Cath lab RCM spans prior auth, in-lab documentation, professional coding, facility coding, and denials. See the checkpoints that protect revenue.
Cardiac Device Billing: Pacemaker and ICD Rules
CPT 33206, 33207, 33208, and 33249 each have specific documentation and modifier requirements. See the 2026 KX rule and interrogation codes.
MAC Jurisdictions for Cardiology: LCD Basics
Cardiology LCDs vary by MAC. Learn who covers your state, how to find the current LCD, and which LCDs drive the most cardiology denials.
LCD Tracking for Cardiology: Update Workflow
Local Coverage Determinations update quarterly. Build a repeatable LCD tracking workflow that catches revisions before they trigger denials.
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.
Nuclear Stress Test Billing: 2026 Requirements
Nuclear cardiology billing requires precise code stacking. See the 2026 rules for CPT 78452, 78454, plus radiopharmaceutical and stress-agent codes.
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.
Prior Authorization for Cardiology: What to Capture
Prior auth failures produce full denials on services already performed. Build a repeatable workflow that captures the elements payers require.
Cardiology Billing Compliance: 2026 Audit Risks
OIG work plans, CMS TPE audits, and RAC reviews all target cardiology. See the highest-risk billing patterns and defensive documentation practices.