93318 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 93318, in plain terms, covers An ultrasound probe inserted through the throat to image the heart during surgery. CPT 93318 is referenced in 4 tracked payer policy changes from Sentara Health Plans, Ambetter, and 2 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 93318 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 93318 on AAPC