93352 Administration ecg contrast agent
Also known as: Contrast echo, bubble study, contrast administration
Administration of echocardiographic contrast agent for enhanced cardiac ultrasound imaging, improving visualization of cardiac structures and function.
In Plain Language
contrast dye for heart ultrasound; bubble injection for heart imaging; enhanced ultrasound contrast
Clinical Context
Used for left ventricular opacification in technically difficult studies, shunt detection (patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect), and improved endocardial border definition. Essential for accurate quantification in poor acoustic windows.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.19 |
| Total RVU | 0.19 |
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 0.19, this code ranks in the 11th percentile among Medicine codes — 4.1x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93352?
CPT 93352 (Administration ecg contrast agent) is a Medicine code. Administration of echocardiographic contrast agent for enhanced cardiac ultrasound imaging, improving visualization of cardiac structures and function.
Who uses CPT code 93352?
CPT 93352 is used by Cardiology, Echocardiography, Internal Medicine. Used for left ventricular opacification in technically difficult studies, shunt detection (patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect), and improved endocardial border definition. Essential for accurate quantification in poor acoustic windows.
When is CPT 93352 used?
Used for left ventricular opacification in technically difficult studies, shunt detection (patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect), and improved endocardial border definition. Essential for accurate quantification in poor acoustic windows.
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