2025 CPT code 93317
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Medicine - Cardiovascular Procedures Feed
Transesophageal echocardiography for congenital cardiac anomalies; image acquisition, interpretation and report only.
Modifiers may be applicable. Modifier 26 is used to indicate that only the professional component was provided (interpretation and report).Modifier TC is used when reporting only the technical component of the procedure was performed.
Medical necessity for this procedure must be established based on the clinical presentation of the patient and the suspected congenital cardiac anomaly. The TEE provides valuable information for diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of congenital heart disease.
In simple words: This is a special ultrasound of the heart called a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). It's used to look at the heart's structure and function in babies and children born with heart problems. A small probe is inserted into the esophagus (the tube that goes from your mouth to your stomach) to get a clearer picture of the heart. The doctor then interprets the images and creates a report.
This code represents a transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) specifically for congenital cardiac anomalies. It includes image acquisition, interpretation, and report generation.The physician analyzes the images obtained via the TEE to assess the anatomy, dynamics, and function of the heart to identify any congenital abnormalities.
Example 1: A newborn infant is suspected of having a congenital heart defect. A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is performed to visualize the heart structure and identify the specific anomaly., A child with a known congenital heart defect requires a follow-up evaluation to assess the progression of the condition and determine the effectiveness of treatment. A TEE is performed to obtain detailed images of the heart., Prior to a surgical intervention for a congenital heart defect, a TEE is performed to provide a detailed anatomical assessment and guide the surgical plan.
Documentation should include the indication for the TEE, a detailed interpretation of the images obtained, including measurements and identification of any abnormalities, and a final report summarizing the findings.
- Specialties:Pediatric Cardiology, Congenital Cardiac Surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center