Doppler echocardiography color flow velocity mapping

CPT 93325 is the billing code for "Doppler echocardiography color flow velocity mapping". For color flow Doppler echocardiography velocity mapping

Medicare pays approximately $22.00 for CPT 93325 (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 93325 has a total RVU of 3.30, broken down as: Work RVU 1.00, Practice Expense RVU 2.20, and Malpractice RVU 0.10. RVUs (Relative Value Units) determine Medicare reimbursement rates.

Key documentation requirements for CPT 93325 include: Indication for color flow study; Color flow mapping findings; Valvular flow patterns; Shunt assessment. Missing or incomplete documentation is a leading cause of claim denials for this code.

Bundling considerations for CPT 93325: Includes color flow velocity mapping. Echocardiography coded separately Use an NCCI bundling checker to verify specific code combinations before billing.

Common modifiers for CPT 93325 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 93325 is 10-20 minutes typical procedure time. Time-based codes require documentation of the actual time spent providing the service.