CPT code 93314 refers to a special type of heart ultrasound that is done by using a probe placed in the esophagus, which is the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach, to capture images of the heart. CPT 93314 represents “Echocardiography, transesophageal, real-time with image documentation (2D) (with or without M-mode recording); image acquisition, interpretation and report only.”
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure is a detailed heart examination where a flexible tube with a camera is gently guided down your throat to take clear, live pictures of your heart. This helps doctors see the heart’s structure and function much better than through the chest. The main part of the test involves capturing images, interpreting them, and creating a report. It doesn’t include other related tasks like placing the probe or monitoring anesthesia, if used.
Common Names:
- Two-dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiogram
- TEE
- Heart Echo with Probe
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 1.85.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is often used for patients who need a closer look at their heart for issues like heart valve problems, infections, or congenital heart defects. For example, someone with suspected valve damage or an unexplained stroke might undergo this test to check for clots or infections. It can also be used if previous heart images aren’t clear enough.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- I34.0: Represents nonrheumatic mitral valve insufficiency, where a valve in the heart doesn’t close properly, causing blood to leak backwards.
- I35.1: Represents aortic valve stenosis, a condition where a heart’s valve becomes narrowed, affecting blood flow.
- I38: Denotes endocarditis, which is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.
Summary
In summary, code 93314 describes a heart examination using a probe in the esophagus to get detailed pictures of the heart. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 93314 include I34.0 (mitral valve insufficiency) and I35.1 (aortic valve stenosis).
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