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Myocardial Strain Imaging
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Myocardial strain imaging using speckle-tracking echocardiography remains investigational for all clinical situations, including cardiotoxicity monitoring. CPT code 93356 for myocardial strain imaging will not be covered and claims will be denied as investigational.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must ensure CPT code 93356 (myocardial strain imaging) is flagged as non-covered/investigational in billing system. Update encounter forms to alert providers that this procedure is not covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Claims submitted with this code will be denied as investigational.