93316 Echo transesophageal
Also known as: 3D procedural TEE, 3D echo guidance
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with real-time 3-dimensional ultrasound guidance of interventional procedure.
In Plain Language
detailed 3D real-time heart guidance
Clinical Context
Advanced transesophageal echocardiography with three-dimensional imaging guiding complex interventions such as left atrial appendage closure or catheter ablation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.59 |
| Total RVU | 0.59 |
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 0.59, this code ranks in the 40th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.3x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93316?
CPT 93316 (Echo transesophageal) is a Medicine code. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with real-time 3-dimensional ultrasound guidance of interventional procedure.
Who uses CPT code 93316?
CPT 93316 is used by cardiac anesthesia, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery. Advanced transesophageal echocardiography with three-dimensional imaging guiding complex interventions such as left atrial appendage closure or catheter ablation.
When is CPT 93316 used?
Advanced transesophageal echocardiography with three-dimensional imaging guiding complex interventions such as left atrial appendage closure or catheter ablation.
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