Medicine (August 2002)

August 2002 page 11b Coding Consultation: Medicine Medicine, 93350 (Q&A) Question When reporting code 93350 , is the administration and the supply of the drug reported separately? AMA Comment No. It would not be appropriate to report the administration of the drug(s), as this is considered to be an inclusive component of code 93350 , Echocardiography, transthoracic, realtime with image documentation (2D), with or without M-mode recording, during rest and cardiovascular stress test using treadmill, bicycle exercise and/or pharmacologically induced stress, with interpretation and report. However, it would be appropriate to separately report the supply of the drug(s) used to...

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This article presents a coding consultation from the August 2002 Medicine issue of CPT Assistant. It addresses a specific cardiovascular imaging and stress-testing scenario and explains the general reporting categories involved, including the relationship between a primary CPT service and separately reportable supply-related items. It is relevant to cardiology, echocardiography, and professional coders who work with CPT and HCPCS Level II reporting guidance.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders understand how a frequently encountered stress-test imaging service is discussed in CPT Assistant and highlights the need to distinguish the main procedure from related supply reporting.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation: Medicine

    A question-and-answer consultation focused on reporting a cardiovascular imaging service and associated drug supply considerations.

What You Will Learn

  • The general reporting context for a transthoracic echocardiography service during stress testing
  • How the article frames related drug administration and supply reporting
  • Which code sets are discussed for the scenario described in the consultation
  • How CPT Assistant presents coding guidance in a concise Q&A format

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Cardiology billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Physician practice administrators
  • Revenue cycle teams

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