Cardiology
Published 6/1/2016
Access these helpful resources for more information about cardiology-related services:
- E/M Documentation Guidelines provides guidance regarding documentation and payment under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for evaluation and management (E/M) visits
- Information on Medicare coverage for cardiovascular screening blood tests
- CMS guidelines for consultations — Pub. 100-04, Chapter 12, Section 30.6.10 (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- Multiple X-rays and EKGs furnished to emergency room patients — CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 13, Section 100.1 (PDF, 461 KB)
- National Coverage Determinations for procedures involving the cardiovascular system — CMS National Coverage Determinations Manual, Section 20 (PDF, 608 KB)