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93318 Echo transesophageal intraop

Medicine

Also known as: Intraoperative TEE, intraop echo, surgical TEE

Transesophageal echocardiography performed during surgery, providing intraoperative real-time ultrasound imaging of cardiac structures from within the esophagus for guidance during cardiac procedures.

Clinical Context

Essential during cardiac surgery to assess cardiac function, guide interventions, verify repair adequacy, and detect complications in real time. Used extensively in valve surgery, congenital heart repair, and coronary artery bypass grafting.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.15
Practice Expense RVU0.00
Malpractice RVU0.00
Total RVU2.15

Est. Medicare Payment

$71.81

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryAnesthesiologyCardiology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.