CPT 93312
Echo transesophageal
CPT 93312 at a glance
- Code
- 93312
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Echo transesophageal
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (ancillary)
- CMS addendum
- BB (Ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 93312?
CPT 93312 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Echo transesophageal". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 93312 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 93312 is a covered ancillary service (CMS Addendum BB). Medicare reimburses it in the ASC setting when it is integral to a covered ASC surgical procedure.
Where is CPT 93312 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 93312?
CPT 93312 is most associated with Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.