Coding Update: Limited Echocardiography (May 2020)

May 2020 page 12 Coding Update: Limited Echocardiography In the September 2005 issue of CPT®Assistant, a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) addressed the reporting of code 93307, Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, complete, without spectral or color Doppler echocardiography, versus code 93308, Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, follow-up or limited study. That FAQ is reproduced below in the context of presenting background for a revision to this outdated FAQ. 2005 Medicine FAQ Question: What is the difference between a complete transthoracic echocardiography described by code...

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Article Overview

This CPT Assistant update explains a revision to older echocardiography guidance and clarifies the scope of transthoracic echo reporting. It is intended for coding professionals, cardiology staff, and others who assign or audit echocardiography services. The article discusses the relationship between complete and limited studies, the role of Doppler-related reporting, and the historical change in guidance tied to CPT updates.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate echocardiography reporting depends on understanding how complete and limited studies are categorized and how related imaging components are handled. This update helps readers interpret the revised CPT Assistant guidance in the context of current echo coding practice.

Article Sections

  1. Background and older FAQ

    Introduces the earlier CPT Assistant FAQ and the context for revising the prior guidance. Summarizes the historical framework for transthoracic echocardiography reporting.

  2. Revised 2020 FAQ

    Presents the updated FAQ and the clarified scope of transthoracic echocardiography guidance. Covers the relationship between complete and limited studies and the associated imaging components.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames the updated CPT Assistant guidance on transthoracic echocardiography
  • What general distinctions the update addresses between complete and limited echo studies
  • Which echocardiography code families are discussed in the revision
  • How the article situates Doppler-related reporting within the broader echocardiography update

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Cardiology billing staff
  • Clinical documentation staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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