93356 Myocrd strain img spckl trck
Also known as: Strain imaging, speckle tracking, strain echo
Myocardial strain imaging with speckle tracking analysis, quantifying regional myocardial deformation and function for early detection of ventricular dysfunction.
In Plain Language
heart muscle stretching measurement; heart squeeze analysis; regional heart function assessment
Clinical Context
Used to detect subtle ventricular dysfunction before ejection fraction decline, assess cardiotoxicity risk, evaluate diastolic dysfunction, and stratify prognosis. Increasingly used in oncology for chemotherapy monitoring and in diabetes for early cardiomyopathy detection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.23 |
| Total RVU | 0.23 |
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 0.23, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.4x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93356?
CPT 93356 (Myocrd strain img spckl trck) is a Medicine code. Myocardial strain imaging with speckle tracking analysis, quantifying regional myocardial deformation and function for early detection of ventricular dysfunction.
Who uses CPT code 93356?
CPT 93356 is used by Cardiology, Echocardiography, Oncology. Used to detect subtle ventricular dysfunction before ejection fraction decline, assess cardiotoxicity risk, evaluate diastolic dysfunction, and stratify prognosis. Increasingly used in oncology for chemotherapy monitoring and in diabetes for early cardiomyopathy detection.
When is CPT 93356 used?
Used to detect subtle ventricular dysfunction before ejection fraction decline, assess cardiotoxicity risk, evaluate diastolic dysfunction, and stratify prognosis. Increasingly used in oncology for chemotherapy monitoring and in diabetes for early cardiomyopathy detection.
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