Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, complete, without spectral or color Doppler echocardiography

CPT 93307 is the billing code for "Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, complete, without spectral or color Doppler echocardiography". For complete transthoracic echocardiography without spectral or color flow Doppler

Medicare pays approximately $131.00 for CPT 93307 (national average). Actual payment varies by geographic location due to GPCI adjustments. Hospital and commercial insurance rates are typically 2-4x higher than Medicare rates.

CPT 93307 has a total RVU of 7.03, broken down as: Work RVU 2.30, Practice Expense RVU 4.50, and Malpractice RVU 0.23. RVUs (Relative Value Units) determine Medicare reimbursement rates.

Key documentation requirements for CPT 93307 include: Indication for echocardiography; Complete cardiac structure assessment; M-mode and 2D imaging; Cardiac structure and function. Missing or incomplete documentation is a leading cause of claim denials for this code.

Bundling considerations for CPT 93307: Includes complete echocardiography. Includes M-mode and 2D imaging Use an NCCI bundling checker to verify specific code combinations before billing.

Common modifiers for CPT 93307 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.

The typical time requirement for CPT 93307 is 25-40 minutes typical procedure time. Time-based codes require documentation of the actual time spent providing the service.