CPT 93312
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), complete
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 93312 mean?
CPT 93312 reports a complete transesophageal echocardiogram, including probe placement, image acquisition, and interpretation and report. In a TEE the ultrasound probe images the heart from the esophagus rather than the chest wall.
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CPT 93312 at a glance
- Code
- 93312
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Echo transesophageal
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $133.93 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 93312?
CPT 93312 reports a complete transesophageal echocardiogram, including probe placement, image acquisition, and interpretation and report. In a TEE the ultrasound probe images the heart from the esophagus rather than the chest wall. Its official short descriptor is "Echo transesophageal", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 93312 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 93312 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is CPT 93312 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 93312?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 93312 is $133.93 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 93312?
CPT 93312 is most associated with Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.