93318 Echo transesophageal intraop
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.
In Plain Language
heart ultrasound during surgery; live heart imaging in operating room; surgical heart monitoring
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 RVU | 2.15 |
| Total RVU | 2.15 |
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 2.15, this code ranks in the 80th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93318?
CPT 93318 (Echo transesophageal intraop) is a Medicine code. Transesophageal echocardiography performed during surgery, providing intraoperative real-time ultrasound imaging of cardiac structures from within the esophagus for guidance during cardiac procedures.
Who uses CPT code 93318?
CPT 93318 is used by Cardiac Surgery, Anesthesiology, Cardiology. 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.
When is CPT 93318 used?
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.
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