Medicine Endocardiography (January 2000)

January 2000 page 10d Coding Consultation Echocardiography, Medicine, 93312 (Q&A) Question A transesophageal echocardiography (93312) is performed preoperatively, the probe is left in during the definitive procedure, and additional images are taken postoperatively. How should this be reported? AMA Comment In the instance where transesophageal echocardiography is performed preoperatively, the probe is left in during the definitive procedure, and then additional images are taken by the same physician postoperatively, code 93312 is reported one time. The additional images taken postoperatively are included in this code. Code 93314 should not be reported in addition. However, if a different physician...

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This premium article is a short CPT coding consultation focused on echocardiography in a perioperative setting. It explains the general reporting issue presented by a preoperative study, intraoperative probe retention, and postoperative image capture, and notes how a repeat physician involvement scenario is handled. The piece is useful for coders, compliance staff, and clinicians who need to understand the reporting implications in a specific echocardiography workflow.

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Perioperative imaging can create uncertainty about whether one or multiple services are being reported, especially when more than one physician is involved. This article helps readers understand the coding topic and the type of guidance discussed without requiring them to infer details from a brief Q&A.

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  • Physicians involved in echocardiography services

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