External mobile cardiovascular telemetry with electrocardiographic recording, concurrent computerized real-time data analysis and greater than 24 hours of accessible ECG data storage (retrievable, queryable, and reportable); technical support and data transmission(s), per 30 days

CPT 93229 is the billing code for "External mobile cardiovascular telemetry with electrocardiographic recording, concurrent computerized real-time data analysis and greater than 24 hours of accessible ECG data storage (retrievable, queryable, and reportable); technical support and data transmission(s), per 30 days". For technical support and data transmission for mobile cardiovascular telemetry per 30 days

Medicare pays approximately $744.62 for CPT 93229 (national average). Actual payment varies by geographic location due to GPCI adjustments. Hospital and commercial insurance rates are typically 2-4x higher than Medicare rates.

CPT 93229 has a total RVU of 4.60, broken down as: Work RVU 1.00, Practice Expense RVU 3.50, and Malpractice RVU 0.10. RVUs (Relative Value Units) determine Medicare reimbursement rates.

Key documentation requirements for CPT 93229 include: Indication for technical support; Duration of service; Technical support provided; Data transmission documentation. Missing or incomplete documentation is a leading cause of claim denials for this code.

Bundling considerations for CPT 93229: Includes technical support and data transmission. Per 30 days service Use an NCCI bundling checker to verify specific code combinations before billing.

Common modifiers for CPT 93229 include: TC (Technical component only), 59 (Distinct procedural service if performed separately). Modifiers indicate special circumstances and can affect reimbursement or prevent claim denials.

The typical time requirement for CPT 93229 is 30 days monitoring period. Time-based codes require documentation of the actual time spent providing the service.