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93318 - Echocardiography, transesophageal (TEE) for monitoring purposes, including probe placement, real time 2- Prior Authorization Required Only if POS is 22 (On Campus-Outpatient Hospital)

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Procedure / ServiceEchocardiography, transesophageal (TEE) for monitoring purposes, including probe placement, real time 2- Prior Authorization Required Only if POS is 22 (On Campus-Outpatient Hospital)
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 93317 Transesophageal echocardiography for congenital cardiac anomalies; image acquisition, interpretation and report only 93318 Echocardiography, transesophageal (TEE) for monitoring purposes, including probe placement, real time 2- Prior Authorization Required Only if POS is 22 (On Campus-Outpatient Hospital) dimensional image acquisition and interpretation leading to ongoing (continuous) assessment of (dynamically changing) cardiac pumping function and to therapeutic measures on an immediate time basis

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  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
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