93321 Doppler echo f-up/lmtd std
Also known as: Limited Doppler echo, follow-up Doppler, focused Doppler
Limited Doppler echocardiography for follow-up evaluation or focused assessment of specific cardiac structures with spectral and color Doppler analysis.
In Plain Language
focused heart flow test; limited heart ultrasound; quick heart check
Clinical Context
Performed for follow-up of known valvular disease, serial monitoring of ejection fraction, or evaluation of specific clinical question without comprehensive study. More efficient for stable patients requiring interval assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.15 |
| Total RVU | 0.15 |
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 0.15, this code ranks in the 5th percentile among Medicine codes — 5.2x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93321?
CPT 93321 (Doppler echo f-up/lmtd std) is a Medicine code. Limited Doppler echocardiography for follow-up evaluation or focused assessment of specific cardiac structures with spectral and color Doppler analysis.
Who uses CPT code 93321?
CPT 93321 is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography. Performed for follow-up of known valvular disease, serial monitoring of ejection fraction, or evaluation of specific clinical question without comprehensive study. More efficient for stable patients requiring interval assessment.
When is CPT 93321 used?
Performed for follow-up of known valvular disease, serial monitoring of ejection fraction, or evaluation of specific clinical question without comprehensive study. More efficient for stable patients requiring interval assessment.
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