HCPCS Code G0403

Electrocardiogram, routine ecg with 12 leads; performed as a screening for the initial preventive physical examination with interpretation and report
Code effective Jan 01, 2009

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G0403 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Electrocardiogram, routine ecg with 12 leads; performed as a screening for the initial preventive physical examination with interpretation and report or (Ekg for initial prevent exam) for short. HCPCS G0403 has been effective since 01/01/2009 and applies to Diagnostic laboratory.

HCPCS Code Details - G0403

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G0403
Description

Long description:
Electrocardiogram, routine ecg with 12 leads; performed as a screening for the initial preventive physical examination with interpretation and report

Short description:
Ekg for initial prevent exam

HCPCS Pricing indicator 11 - Price established using national RVU's
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code T2C - Other tests - EKG monitoring
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 5 - Diagnostic laboratory
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2009
Date added Added Jan 01, 2009

See also

  • HCPCS G0402 · Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment

  • HCPCS G0404 · Electrocardiogram, routine ecg with 12 leads; tracing only, without interpretation and report, performed as a screening for the initial preventive physical examination

  • HCPCS G0405 · Electrocardiogram, routine ecg with 12 leads; interpretation and report only, performed as a screening for the initial preventive physical examination

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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