HCPCS C8929 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 C8929 by major payers:
$65.20
$143.29
$647.35
$429.84
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | C8929 | $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 | C8929 | $597.41 | 1568461572 - WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 720400933 - (LA) WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8929 | $886.02 | 1568663920 - PROGRESSIVE ACUTE CARE AVOYELLES, LLC, AVOYELLES HOSPITAL | 813465468 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8929 | $593.82 | 1275506115 - SPRINGHILL MEDICAL SERVICES, INC., SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER | 721479692 - SPRINGHILL MEDICAL SERVICES INC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8929 | $824.00 | 1649262791 - SABINE MEDICAL CENTER INC, SABINE MEDICAL CENTER | 262074318 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8929 | $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 | C8929 | $873.03 | 1104873710 - CLHG-OAKDALE, LLC, OAKDALE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | 813465783 - (LA) CLHGOAKDALE LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8929 | $564.16 | 1568461572 - WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 720400933 - (LA) WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8929 | $1746.86 | 1114976263 - SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MD IMAGING SLIDELL | 726014895 - (LA) SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8929 | $1606.39 | 1114976263 - SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MD IMAGING SLIDELL | 726014895 - (LA) SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8929 | $546.47 | 1891873337 - CLHG, MINDEN MEDICAL CENTER | 824625698 | LA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | C8929 | $2123.87 | 1598798597 - ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 1, ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL | 720478620 | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8929 | $1178.59 | 1083661409 - LALLIE KEMP MEDICAL CTR, LALLIE KEMP REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 726000749 | LA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | C8929 | $551.38 | 1821098286 - TOURO INFIRMARY | 720423659 - (LA) TOURO INFIRMARY | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | C8929 | $886.02 | 1205833241 - CLHG-WINN, LLC, WINN PARISH MEDICAL CENTER | 813465517 | 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 C8929 vs. Other Transesophageal/Transthoracic Echocardiography Codes
The HCPCS C8929 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 C8929 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| C8930-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; including performance of continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, with physician supervision |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C8929. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C8929 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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