93303 Echo transthoracic
Also known as: TTE with Doppler, complete echocardiogram, echo with full Doppler, transthoracic echo initial, TTE initial
Transthoracic echocardiography with Doppler ultrasound assessment of cardiac structure and function.
In Plain Language
heart ultrasound with blood flow imaging
Clinical Context
Comprehensive cardiac ultrasound imaging assessing ventricular function, valve function, chamber size, and blood flow patterns in real-time and color Doppler.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.27 |
| Total RVU | 1.27 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.27, this code ranks in the 64th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.6x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93303?
CPT 93303 (Echo transthoracic) is a Medicine code. Transthoracic echocardiography with Doppler ultrasound assessment of cardiac structure and function.
Who uses CPT code 93303?
CPT 93303 is used by cardiology, internal medicine, echocardiography. Comprehensive cardiac ultrasound imaging assessing ventricular function, valve function, chamber size, and blood flow patterns in real-time and color Doppler.
When is CPT 93303 used?
Comprehensive cardiac ultrasound imaging assessing ventricular function, valve function, chamber size, and blood flow patterns in real-time and color Doppler.
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