C8928 Insurance Policy Changes

HCPCS C8928 is officially defined as "Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, during rest and cardiovascular stress test using treadmill, bicycle exercise and/or pharmacologically induced stress, with interpretation and report." HCPCS C8928 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Capital Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for HCPCS C8928 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.