Cardiology Billing & Coding

Every heartbeat of your revenue cycle, billed right the first time.

Cath lab, EP, device implants, and non-invasive cardiology, coded and billed by AAPC-certified specialists who read the operative note, not a scanner. BilRex handles the coding complexity so your practice collects what it earned.

AAPC-Certified

Cardiology coders

Flexible

Collections-based pricing

U.S.-Focused

Cardiology practices

Dedicated

Cardiology coders

Why Cardiology Practices Choose BilRex

Built for cardiology specifically, not adapted from general billing

Most billing companies handle cardiology as one specialty among dozens. BilRex is structured around it, from who codes your claims to how your account is managed.

01

Cardiology-specific billing
expertise

Our workflows are built around cath lab, EP, device, and non-invasive cardiology, the areas where general billers most often make costly mistakes.

02

Certified coding
professionals

Every claim is coded and reviewed by an AAPC-certified coder who reads the operative note, not a generalist working off a template.

03

Dedicated account
manager

A named contact who knows your practice, payer mix, and denial patterns, not a rotating support queue or ticket system.

04

Denial & AR specialists

Denials are worked and appealed by people who understand cardiology-specific denial reasons, not generic resubmission templates.

05

Transparent reporting

Monthly reporting and reconciliation you can actually read, so you know where every claim stands without asking.

06

Flexible pricing

Collections-based pricing that scales with your practice, built around your volume and case mix instead of a flat, one-size fee.

07

No long-term lock-in

We earn the engagement month to month through results, not a multi-year contract you can't get out of.

08

U.S. payer expertise

Billing processes built around U.S. payer rules and CMS guidance, so claims are handled the way domestic payers actually expect.

See What Your Current Billing Is Missing

Get a complimentary review of your cardiology claims, denials, AR, and revenue leakage opportunities.

The problem

Cardiology billing breaks in places general billers never check

Cardiology claims involve more bundling rules, modifiers, and pre-authorization steps than most other specialties, and the reasons are specific to this specialty. They compound fast if nobody is watching for them.

01

Bundling & NCCI edits

Cath lab, intervention, and imaging codes carry heavy CCI bundling rules. Bill a diagnostic cath alongside a PCI without a documented, separate clinical decision point, and the claim comes back denied.

02

Modifier stacking on multi-vessel work

Multi-vessel interventions need precise use of modifiers like -59, -XE, and -XS to get each vessel paid separately. One misplaced modifier and the second vessel goes unpaid.

03

Pre-authorization gaps

PCI, pacemaker implants, EP ablations, and advanced cardiac imaging routinely require prior auth. Miss it, and the claim is denied after the procedure is already done, and no appeal fixes that.

04

Echo & device documentation thresholds

A complete echo (93306) pays significantly more than a limited study (93308), but only if every documented component supports it. Device interrogation claims need the same discipline.

Better Coding. Fewer Denials. Faster Reimbursement.

That’s the business outcome behind the technical detail. Every modifier check, bundling review, and pre-auth we run exists to get your practice paid faster and paid in full.

How BilRex helps

Solving cardiology billing problems, service by service

Fast pre-authorization

We secure and track pre-auth for high-cost cardiac procedures before they happen, so claims aren't denied after the fact.

Credentialing & enrollment

Payer enrollment for cardiologists and cardiac groups, handled end to end so you can start billing sooner.

Cardiology coding

CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding for diagnostic, interventional, EP, and device procedures, coded from the operative note, not a template.

Device implant billing

Pacemaker, ICD, CRT device, and stent claims coded with the modifiers and documentation payers actually require.

Everything your cardiac practice needs from a billing partner

One team, covering the full revenue cycle for cardiology, from the first eligibility check to the last unpaid claim.

Cardiac specialist credentialing
Patient eligibility verification
Cardiology appointment scheduling
Procedure pre-authorization
Cardiology medical coding
Claim submission & scrubbing
EOB & payment posting
Denial management & appeals
Accounts receivable follow-up
Clearinghouse transmission
EHR/EMR integration
Monthly reporting & reconciliation

How BilRex helps

Solving cardiology billing problems, service by service

Code Procedure
93000 Electrocardiogram, 12-lead (ECG)
93306 Transthoracic echocardiography with Doppler
93312 Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
93350 Stress echocardiography
93015 Cardiovascular stress test (exercise or pharmacological)
93458 Left heart catheterization with ventriculography
92928 Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent
93224 External ECG monitoring (Holter), up to 48 hours
93510 Left heart catheterization
93288–93296 Pacemaker / ICD interrogation & remote monitoring

Coverage

Cardiology sub-specialties we bill for

Interventional cardiology
Electrophysiology & ablation
Nuclear cardiology
Non-invasive / diagnostic cardiology
Peripheral vascular studies
Pediatric cardiology
Cardiac device management
Cardiac rehabilitation

How it works

Every cardiology claim follows the same disciplined path

From the first patient visit to the final reconciled payment, every claim moves through the same checked, documented process, not an ad hoc one.

Patient
→
Eligibility
→
Authorization
→
Documentation
→
Coding
→
Claim Scrubbing
→
Submission
→
Payment Posting
→
Denial / AR
→
Reporting

Onboarding

Getting started takes five steps, not five months

1

Welcome call

We start with a conversation about your current workflow and where revenue is leaking.

2

Implementation
questionnaire

We collect the specifics of your practice so our team is set up for your case mix from day one.

3

Onboarding meeting

Secure access to your EHR and billing platform is set up for a clean handoff.

4

Workflow & SOPs

We finalize a documented plan covering every step of your cardiology billing cycle.

5

Go-live

Your dedicated team takes over full revenue cycle management for your practice.

Real coders read the chart. No shortcuts, no black box.

Cardiology claims carry too much money and too much complexity to hand to an algorithm. Every claim BilRex submits is coded and reviewed by a trained, AAPC-certified biller who understands what “separate clinical decision point” actually looks like in an operative note.

  • Every claim reviewed by a certified cardiology coder before submission
  • A dedicated team that learns your practice’s payer mix and denial patterns
  • Direct access to the people working your account, not a support queue

Why this matters
A misread modifier or a missed pre-auth on a cardiac procedure isn’t a rounding error, it’s real revenue for your practice. We’d rather move a little slower and get it right than automate our way into a denial.

Who we serve

Built for cardiology practices of every size

Solo cardiologists

Focused billing support without the cost or overhead of building an internal billing department.

Small & mid-sized cardiology groups

Scalable billing, coding, AR, and denial management that grows with your patient volume.

Multi-location practices

Centralized reporting and standardized revenue-cycle workflows across every site.

Hospital-affiliated & specialty groups

Support for complex, high-volume cardiology billing workflows and payer requirements.

Your patient data stays protected

BilRex follows secure, access-controlled workflows designed to protect patient information throughout the revenue cycle, from the moment we’re granted EHR access to the last reconciled claim.
HIPAA-related terms describe processes we follow; ask our team for current documentation and BAA details specific to your engagement.

HIPAA-aligned processes
Role-based access controls
Access controls on every account
Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
Secure file transfer
Audit trails on protected data

Integrations

EHR & practice management systems we support

We work within the EHR and practice management platforms cardiology practices already use, so onboarding doesn’t require switching systems.

WebPT
WebPT
Tebra
Tebra
RXNT
RXNT
PracticeEHR
PracticeEHR
PracticeFusion
PracticeFusion
NextGen
NextGen
Kareo
Kareo
Epic
Epic
EclinicalWorks
EclinicalWorks
DrChrono
DrChrono
CureMD
CureMD
ColaboratesMD
ColaboratesMD
CentralReach
CentralReach
CareCloud
CareCloud
AthenaHealth
AthenaHealth
AdvanceMD
AdvanceMD

What your free billing audit includes

A real look at your claims, not a sales pitch. You’ll see exactly where revenue is being missed before you commit to anything.

Denial pattern review
AR aging review
Claim submission issues
Revenue leakage opportunities
Coding accuracy review
Underpayment opportunities
Authorization gaps
Actionable recommendations

Get The Answers You Need

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Learn more about our cardiology billing services with answers to frequently asked questions about claims, coding, insurance, and payments.

Why is cardiology billing more complicated than other specialties?

Cardiology combines high-value procedures with fast-changing CPT codes, dense bundling rules, and multiple modifiers. The mix of diagnostic and interventional work in a single visit raises the chance of an error that most general billers aren’t trained to catch.

What is BilRex’s pricing structure for cardiology billing?

We use a flexible, collections-based pricing model. The exact rate is tailored to your practice size, monthly claim volume, specialty mix, and the services you need. Contact our team for a quote built around your case mix.

Do cardiology procedures need prior authorization?

Many do, particularly PCI, pacemaker and ICD implants, EP ablations, and advanced cardiac imaging, though requirements vary by payer and plan. We verify authorization requirements case by case and secure approval before the procedure, not after the denial.

Can you bill a diagnostic cath and an intervention from the same session?

Only when the operative note documents a separate, distinct clinical decision to move from diagnostic to interventional. Our coders check for that documentation before the claim goes out, since payers scrutinize this pairing closely.

What causes most cardiology claim denials?

Bundling violations, missing or incorrect modifiers on multi-vessel work, authorization gaps, echo documentation that doesn’t match the billed level, and medical necessity issues on stress testing are the most common causes we see.

Do your coders hold cardiology-specific certifications?

Yes. Our team is AAPC-certified with hands-on experience in cath lab, EP, device, and non-invasive cardiology coding, and stays current on CMS and payer guideline changes throughout the year.

What should I look for in a cardiology billing company?

Specialized cardiology coding experience, AAPC-certified coders, working knowledge of your EHR, an active denial management process, and clear, regular reporting. Ask any billing partner for references before signing.

How much does cardiology medical billing cost?

We use a collections-based pricing model, so cost scales with your claim volume, case mix, and the services you need rather than a flat fee. The exact rate depends on your practice size and specialty mix. Contact our team for a quote built around your numbers.

How long does BilRex onboarding take?

Most practices go live in a matter of weeks. Onboarding runs through a welcome call, implementation questionnaire, secure system access, and finalized workflow before your dedicated team takes over billing.

Can BilRex take over billing from our current billing company?

Yes. We regularly transition practices from an existing billing company or in-house team. Our onboarding process is built to handle the handoff, including open AR and in-progress claims, without disrupting your cash flow.