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Medicare rates as of October 2026
HCPCS G9157 is classified under Procedures / Professional Services, in the Diagnostic Cardiac Doppler Ultrasound subgroup.
Transesophageal Doppler Measurement Of Cardiac Output (Including Probe Placement, Image Acquisition, And Interpretation Per Course Of Treatment) For Monitoring Purposes
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Procedures / Professional Services Diagnostic Cardiac Doppler Ultrasound |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $88.51 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for G9157 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $72.42 median of the 7 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for G9157 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS G9157 by major payers:
$148.50
BCBS / Anthem
$133.62
UnitedHealthcare
$96.97
Aetna
$98.36
Cigna
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HCPCS G9157
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Emory Crawford Long Hospital
Emory University
$227.24Published rateJasper Health Services, Inc., Jasper Memorial Hospital
Jasper Health Services Inc
$147.94Published rateJulie Webster
Musc Community Physicians
$137.21Published rateGrady Memorial Hospital Corporation, Grady Health Systems
Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation
$110.00Published rateCindy Chang
Miguel A Arenas Md PC
$76.72Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS G9157 vs. Other Diagnostic Cardiac Doppler Ultrasound Codes
The table lists codes related to G9157. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| G9156-HCPCS | Low | Evaluation for wheelchair requiring face to face visit with physician |
| G9157-HCPCS | Low | Transesophageal Doppler Measurement Of Cardiac Output (Including Probe Placement, Image Acquisition, And Interpretation Per Course Of Treatment) For Monitoring Purposes |
| G9187-HCPCS | Low | Bundled payments for care improvement initiative home visit for patient assessment performed by a qualified health care professional for individuals not considered homebound including, but not limited to, assessment of safety, falls, clinical status, fluid status, medication reconciliation/management, patient compliance with orders/plan of care, performance of activities of daily living, appropriateness of care setting; (for use only in the Medicare-approved bundled payments for care improvement initiative); may not be billed for a 30-day period covered by a transitional care management code |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS G9157. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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