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HCPCS Code C8929

Official Description

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

Short Descr	Tte w or wo fol wcon,doppler
Coverage	Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing Indicator(s)	53 – Statute
MPI	A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Statute	1833(t)(2)
BETOS	I3C – Echography/ultrasonography - heart
TOS Code(s)	4 – Diagnostic radiology
Added Date	1/1/2009
APC Status Indicator	Procedure or Service, Not Discounted when Multiple
MUE	1
MUE	Not applicable/unspecified.
OTS Orthotic	No
CCS Clinical Classification	193 - Diagnostic ultrasound of heart (echocardiogram)