CPT
90471 — Immunization administration, single vaccine
ACA-covered vaccines should be free, including the admin fee.
Cardiology
93010 — Electrocardiogram, routine ECG; interpretation and report only
This code covers only the physician's written interpretation and report of the EKG tracing — the doctor's professional reading of the results.
- Typical setting: Doctor's office, hospital outpatient
- National avg charge (illustrative): $10–$40 (professional component only)
- Most-disputed reason: Being billed for 93010 on the same claim as 93000 (the global code) — 93000 already bundles the tracing and interpretation, making 93010 a duplicate charge.
What it means
What 93010 actually means
This code covers only the physician's written interpretation and report of the EKG tracing — the doctor's professional reading of the results. The actual recording of the tracing is billed separately under 93005.
Common errors with this code
What goes wrong on real bills.
Most bills that look correct still contain at least one of these issues. Up to 49% of medical bills contain errors (CFPB).
- Being billed for 93010 on the same claim as 93000 (the global code) — 93000 already bundles the tracing and interpretation, making 93010 a duplicate charge.
- Multiple 93010 charges on the same date of service without documentation of separate, distinct interpretations.
- Billing 93010 when only a computerized printout was signed without a separate physician interpretation narrative in the medical record.
If you see 93010 on your bill
Three steps before paying.
1. Get the itemized bill. If your statement only shows a summary, request the CPT-level itemized bill before paying. Generate the request language →
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Related codes
Other codes in this category.
People who land on 93010 often also see these adjacent codes on the same bill.
CPT
90472 — Immunization admin; each additional vaccine
Vaccine — admin (90471) is separate from the vaccine product code.
CPT
90651 — Human papillomavirus vaccine types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58, nonavalent , IM
Vaccine — admin (90471) is separate from the vaccine product code.
CPT
90670 — Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 13 valent , IM
Vaccine — admin (90471) is separate from the vaccine product code.
CPT
90671 — Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 15 valent , IM
Vaccine — admin (90471) is separate from the vaccine product code.
CPT
90677 — Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent , IM
Vaccine — admin (90471) is separate from the vaccine product code.
Related BillBusted guides
Plain-English reads if you see 93010 on a bill.
93010 FAQ
Plain-English answers.
What does 93010 usually cost?
$10–$40 (professional component only). Costs vary by region, payer contract, and whether the service was performed in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a facility fee) versus a free-standing clinic.
What's the most common billing error on 93010?
Being billed for 93010 on the same claim as 93000 (the global code) — 93000 already bundles the tracing and interpretation, making 93010 a duplicate charge.
What should I do if I see 93010 on my bill?
Request the itemized bill and the matching EOB from your insurer. Compare the units/quantity billed against what you actually received. Run a free BillBusted scan to flag the most likely errors specific to 93010 before paying.
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