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LCD L34636: Electrocardiographic (EKG or ECG) Monitoring (Holter or Real-Time Monitoring) — WPS

Policy ID: LCD-L34636Specialty: CardiologyAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: August 28, 2025lcd
Routine

What changed

New LCD impacts billing for EKG monitoring services.

Who’s affected: Cardiology billing teams · Effective: August 28, 2025

Affected codes

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This change affects 23 billing codes.

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