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93302

Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, follow-up or limited study

Cardiology Echocardiography 8.48 Total RVUs
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For follow-up or limited transthoracic echocardiography

Relative Value Units (RVUs)

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Work RVU
1.80
Physician effort
PE RVU
6.50
Practice expense
MP RVU
0.18
Malpractice
Total RVU
8.48
Combined value
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Clinical Information

When to Use

For follow-up or limited transthoracic echocardiography

Time Requirement
15-25 minutes typical procedure time

Common Scenarios

Follow-up echocardiography
Limited echocardiography
Focused cardiac assessment
Echocardiography for specific indication
Repeat echocardiography

Documentation Requirements

  • Indication for follow-up or limited study
  • 2D imaging findings
  • M-mode recordings when performed
  • Specific findings
  • Comparison to prior studies

Coding Guidelines

Common Modifiers

26 Professional component only (interpretation)
TC Technical component only (equipment/staff)
59 Distinct procedural service if performed separately

Bundling Rules

  • Includes 2D imaging
  • Includes M-mode when performed
  • Follow-up or limited study
  • Doppler studies coded separately
  • Complete study coded separately

Exclusions

  • 93301 (complete echocardiography)
  • 93303 (complete echocardiography with Doppler)
  • 93304 (follow-up or limited echocardiography, different code)
  • 93307 (complete echocardiography without spectral/color flow)

Coding Notes

No global period - diagnostic procedure
Follow-up or limited study
Includes 2D and M-mode
Professional and technical components may be separate

Clinical scenarios

Follow-up echocardiography
Follow-up echocardiography
When to use:For follow-up or limited transthoracic echocardiography
  • Indication for follow-up or limited study
  • 2D imaging findings
  • M-mode recordings when performed
Limited echocardiography
Limited echocardiography
When to use:For follow-up or limited transthoracic echocardiography
  • Indication for follow-up or limited study
  • 2D imaging findings
  • M-mode recordings when performed
Focused cardiac assessment
Focused cardiac assessment
When to use:For follow-up or limited transthoracic echocardiography
  • Indication for follow-up or limited study
  • 2D imaging findings
  • M-mode recordings when performed

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Code Details

Code 93302
Category Cardiology
Subcategory Echocardiography
Total RVUs 8.48

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 93302?

CPT 93302 is the billing code for "Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, follow-up or limited study". For follow-up or limited transthoracic echocardiography

What are the RVUs for CPT 93302?

CPT 93302 has a total RVU of 8.48, broken down as: Work RVU 1.80, Practice Expense RVU 6.50, and Malpractice RVU 0.18. RVUs (Relative Value Units) determine Medicare reimbursement rates.

What documentation is required for CPT 93302?

Key documentation requirements for CPT 93302 include: Indication for follow-up or limited study; 2D imaging findings; M-mode recordings when performed; Specific findings. Missing or incomplete documentation is a leading cause of claim denials for this code.

Can CPT 93302 be billed with other codes?

Bundling considerations for CPT 93302: Includes 2D imaging. Includes M-mode when performed Use an NCCI bundling checker to verify specific code combinations before billing.

What modifiers are commonly used with CPT 93302?

Common modifiers for CPT 93302 include: 26 (Professional component only (interpretation)), TC (Technical component only (equipment/staff)), 59 (Distinct procedural service if performed separately). Modifiers indicate special circumstances and can affect reimbursement or prevent claim denials.

What is the time requirement for CPT 93302?

The typical time requirement for CPT 93302 is 15-25 minutes typical procedure time. Time-based codes require documentation of the actual time spent providing the service.

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