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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Cardiovascular Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $101.87 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 93318 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $274.19 median of the 6 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 93318 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 93318 by major payers:

$461.68

$685.36

$601.62

$470.15
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Oluwemimo Adeyanju
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
Aliya Hafeez
Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
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Katerji Pediatric Neurology Assoc
Margaret Michelson
Northshore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates
Restorative Health Rehabilitation Inc
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 93318 vs. Other Cardiovascular Procedures Codes
The CPT 93318 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Cardiovascular Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 93318 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 93312-CPT | Moderate | Echo Transesophageal, Echocardiography Transesophageal Real Time With Image Documentation 2d With Or Without M Mode Recording Including Probe Placement Image Acquisition Interpretation And Report |
| 93313-CPT | Low | Heart Ultrasound With Probe, A Heart Ultrasound (Echocardiograph) Taken By Inserting A Small Probe Down The Throat. A Heart Ultrasound Assesses The Size Shape And Function Of The Heart. |
| 93315-CPT | Moderate | Ultrasound For Heart Condition, A Transesophageal Heart Ultrasound (Echocardiograph) Takes Images Of The Heart By Inserting A Scope Down The Throat. The Procedure Checks For Heart Conditions That Have Been Present Since Birth. A Physician Report Is Included. |
| 93318-CPT | Moderate | Echo Transesophageal Intraop, Echocardiography Transesophageal Tee For Monitoring Purposes Including Probe Placement Real Time 2 Dimensional Image Acquisition And Interpretation Leading To Ongoing Continuous Assessment Of Dynamically Changing Cardiac Pumping Function And To Therapeutic Measures On An Immediate Time Basis |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 93318. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 93318 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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