Q&A: Coding for Pediatric Echocardiography

Abstract

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) includes a variety of codes for reporting the performance and/or interpretation and report of echocardiography, including codes for different echocardiography procedures and add-on codes for imaging techniques that are separately reported, when performed. This article provides answers to common questions about code selection for these services. Topics include the following: Professional and technical components of echocardiography Echocardiography and critical care services on the same date Echocardiography for congenital anomaly of the heart Complete versus limited echocardiography Stress echocardiography Documentation