HCPCS C8926 Fee Schedule
Healthcare 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 | • Outpatient PPS • Transesophageal/Transthoracic Echocardiography |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C8926 by major payers:
$14.94
$152.18
$1,882.45
$600.00
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | C8926 | $934.15 | 1043392491 - DOCTORS' HOSPITAL OF SLIDELL, LLC, STERLING SURGICAL HOSPITAL | 522363244 - (LA) DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF SLIDELL, LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8926 | $2123.87 | 1598798597 - ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 1, ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL | 720478620 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8926 | $1262.40 | 1093140600 - OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS HOSPITAL, INC., OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS HOSPITAL | 463123178 - (LA) OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS HOSPITAL INC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8926 | $1178.59 | 1083661409 - LALLIE KEMP MEDICAL CTR, LALLIE KEMP REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 726000749 | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | C8926 | $960.34 | 1144274127 - PROGRESSIVE ACUTE CARE DAUTERIVE, LLC, DAUTERIVE HOSPITAL | 364756243 - (LA) PROGRESSIVE ACUTE CARE DAUTERIVE LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8926 | $1087.63 | 1083903744 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD, STATE OF LOUIS, ST. BERNARD PARISH HOSPITAL | 261576974 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF ST BERNARD STATE OF LOUIS | LA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | C8926 | $1196.13 | 1083661409 - LALLIE KEMP MEDICAL CTR, LALLIE KEMP REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 726000749 | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | C8926 | $541.21 | 1003898313 - MOREHOUSE GENERAL HOSPITAL | 726011528 - (LA) MOREHOUSE GENERAL HOSPITAL | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8926 | $1603.60 | 1326485749 - SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION, LEONARD J. CHABERT MEDICAL CENTER | 462743282 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8926 | $1103.80 | 1083903744 - HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD, STATE OF LOUIS, ST. BERNARD PARISH HOSPITAL | 261576974 - (LA) HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF ST BERNARD STATE OF LOUIS | LA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | C8926 | $1380.85 | 1619061769 - ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL | 42104338 - (MA) ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL | MA | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | C8926 | $1606.39 | 1114976263 - SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MD IMAGING SLIDELL | 726014895 - (LA) SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8926 | $974.61 | 1144274127 - PROGRESSIVE ACUTE CARE DAUTERIVE, LLC, DAUTERIVE HOSPITAL | 364756243 - (LA) PROGRESSIVE ACUTE CARE DAUTERIVE LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8926 | $615.14 | 1235129214 - EMANUEL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER | 586002922 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | C8926 | $564.16 | 1124170691 - WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC., WILLIS KNIGHTON SOUTH HOSPITAL | 720400933 - (LA) WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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HCPCS C8926 vs. Other Transesophageal/Transthoracic Echocardiography Codes
The HCPCS C8926 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Transesophageal/Transthoracic Echocardiography. 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 HCPCS C8926 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C8925-HCPCS | Moderate | Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real time with image documentation (2D) (with or without M-mode recording); including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and report |
| C8926-HCPCS | Low | Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and report |
| C8927-HCPCS | Low | Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, 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 HCPCS C8926. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C8926 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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