2025 CPT code 93313
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Medicine - Cardiovascular Procedures Feed
Placement of transesophageal probe for echocardiography.
Medical necessity for this procedure is determined by the need for a transesophageal echocardiogram, which is typically indicated for specific diagnostic or interventional purposes.
The provider prepares and positions the patient, then guides the probe through the mouth and into the esophagus.Anesthesia may be administered.
In simple words: This procedure involves placing a probe down the throat into the esophagus to prepare for an ultrasound of the heart. This code covers only the insertion of the probe and not the ultrasound itself.
Echocardiography, transesophageal, real-time with image documentation (2D) (with or without M-mode recording); placement of transesophageal probe only.
Example 1: A patient requires a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) to evaluate a possible heart valve defect. The physician inserts the TEE probe to prepare for the imaging., A patient with congenital heart disease is scheduled for a TEE. The physician places the transesophageal probe in preparation for the procedure., During a heart surgery, a surgeon needs real-time imaging of the heart.Another physician inserts the TEE probe to allow for continuous monitoring during the procedure.
Documentation should include details of the probe placement, patient tolerance, any complications, and confirmation of correct positioning.
- Specialties:Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center