Understanding CPT Code 90836: 12-Lead ECG Billing & Reporting

Medical billing CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code 90836 is used for reporting electrocardiography (ECG), acquisition, interpretation and report. This code specifically refers to the 12-lead ECG, which involves the recording of the electrical activity of the heart from multiple positions on the body to assess the heart's functioning and identify any abnormalities or irregularities.