93320 CPT Codes Description

The medical procedural code 93320 is used for a complete Doppler echocardiography, which is a non-invasive and painless ultrasound procedure.

CPT code 93320 description

It includes the following:

• Acquisition of two-dimensional (2D) images of the heart from multiple angles
• Measurement of blood flow velocity and direction using Doppler technology
• Interpretation of the images and Doppler findings
• Preparation of a written report

Who can perform CPT code 93320?

CPT code 93320 can be performed by a variety of healthcare professionals, including:

• Cardiologists
• Echocardiographers
• Vascular surgeons
• Interventional cardiologists
• Pediatric cardiologists

Medical necessity & reimbursement for CPT code 93320

The CPT code 93320 is essential for patients who have existing or suspected heart conditions or for those who are undergoing medical procedures like cardiac surgery or valve replacement. The reimbursement amount for this code depends on the patient’s insurance plan and the payer. Nevertheless, it is usually a well-compensated code.

Coding for CPT code 93320

When coding for CPT code 93320, it is important to include the following information on the claim form:

• The patient’s date of birth
• The date of service
• The provider’s National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• The patient’s insurance information
• The CPT code (93320)
• The number of units billed (typically 1)
• Any modifiers that apply

FAQs

Q: Can CPT code 93320 be billed with other echocardiography codes?

A: When billing for echocardiography, avoid billing the comprehensive code with other echocardiography codes. Instead, use add-on codes like CPT code 93325 for Doppler color flow imaging with CPT code 93320.

Q: How long does the 93320 procedure typically take?

A: Its procedure typically takes 30-60 minutes to complete.

Q: Who should not have a CPT code 93320 procedure?

A: Some heart patients may not qualify for procedure 93320.

Q: What is the recovery time for a CPT code 93320 procedure?

A: No recovery time is needed after the CPT code 93320 procedure.