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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, during rest and cardiovascular stress test using treadmill, bicycle exercise and/or pharmacologically induced stress, with interpretation and report
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Outpatient PPS Transesophageal/Transthoracic Echocardiography |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for C8928 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C8928 by major payers:
$623.34
$152.18
$679.45
$431.44
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HCPCS C8928
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$1,211.17Published rateSavoy Medical Management Group, Inc., Savoy Medical Center Hospital Based Physicians
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$956.90Published rateEmanuel County Hospital Authority, Emanuel Medical Center
$615.14Published rateMorehouse General Hospital
$541.21Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS C8928 vs. Other Transesophageal/Transthoracic Echocardiography Codes
The HCPCS C8928 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 C8928 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| C8928-HCPCS | Moderate | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, during rest and cardiovascular stress test using treadmill, bicycle exercise and/or pharmacologically induced stress, with interpretation and report |
| C8929-HCPCS | Low | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, complete, with spectral doppler echocardiography, and with color flow doppler echocardiography |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C8928. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C8928 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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