76984 Diagnosis intraop thoracic aorta ultrasound
Also known as: Intraop TEE aorta, Transesophageal echocardiography aorta
Diagnostic intraoperative transesophageal ultrasound imaging of the thoracic aorta during cardiac surgery.
In Plain Language
Internal heart tube ultrasound during surgery; Aorta imaging during heart surgery
Clinical Context
Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography for assessment of thoracic aorta during cardiothoracic surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.60 |
| Total RVU | 0.60 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.60, this code ranks in the 38th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.4x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 76984?
CPT 76984 (Diagnosis intraop thoracic aorta ultrasound) is a Radiology code. Diagnostic intraoperative transesophageal ultrasound imaging of the thoracic aorta during cardiac surgery.
Who uses CPT code 76984?
CPT 76984 is used by Radiology, Cardiac Surgery, Anesthesiology. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography for assessment of thoracic aorta during cardiothoracic surgery.
When is CPT 76984 used?
Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography for assessment of thoracic aorta during cardiothoracic surgery.
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