HCPCS code C8925 — 2d tee w or w/o fol w/con,in.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 2026.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
C8925
Active2d tee w or w/o fol w/con,in
Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real time with image documentation (2d) (with or without m-mode recording); including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and report
Category:
Outpatient PPS
Section:
C-codes: Outpatient PPS
Effective:
Jan 1, 2026
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
S
— Significant procedure — not subject to multiple procedure reduction
OPPS APC:
5573
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of C8925 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.
| Service Type | Max Units / Day |
|---|---|
| Outpatient Hospital | 1 |
| Practitioner Services | 1 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits
NCCI Edits — Reverse Direction
C8925 cannot be billed together with the following column 1 codes without appropriate documentation.
| Column 1 Code | Modifier |
|---|---|
| C8928 | Modifier may bypass edit |
Source: CMS National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)
Change History
Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.
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New Code 2026-Q12d tee w or w/o fol w/con,in