93355 Echo transesophageal (tee)
Also known as: TEE, transesophageal echo, comprehensive TEE
Transesophageal echocardiography with comprehensive real-time imaging of cardiac structures, providing detailed assessment of anatomy, function, and blood flow patterns.
In Plain Language
complete heart ultrasound from throat; detailed internal heart imaging; comprehensive esophageal ultrasound
Clinical Context
Gold standard for evaluating endocarditis, assessing valve pathology, detecting thrombi, evaluating structural abnormalities, and guiding interventional procedures. Superior image quality compared to transthoracic approach, especially in obese or mechanically ventilated patients.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.54 |
| Total RVU | 4.54 |
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 4.54, this code ranks in the 91st percentile among Medicine codes — 5.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93355?
CPT 93355 (Echo transesophageal (tee)) is a Medicine code. Transesophageal echocardiography with comprehensive real-time imaging of cardiac structures, providing detailed assessment of anatomy, function, and blood flow patterns.
Who uses CPT code 93355?
CPT 93355 is used by Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Internal Medicine. Gold standard for evaluating endocarditis, assessing valve pathology, detecting thrombi, evaluating structural abnormalities, and guiding interventional procedures. Superior image quality compared to transthoracic approach, especially in obese or mechanically ventilated patients.
When is CPT 93355 used?
Gold standard for evaluating endocarditis, assessing valve pathology, detecting thrombi, evaluating structural abnormalities, and guiding interventional procedures. Superior image quality compared to transthoracic approach, especially in obese or mechanically ventilated patients.
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