HCPCS Code C8926

Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and report
Code effective Jan 01, 2026

HCPCS Section
Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System

C8926 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and report or (Tee w or w/o fol w/cont,cong) for short. HCPCS C8926 has been effective since 01/01/2026 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.

HCPCS Code Details - C8926

HCPCS Level II Code
Section C - Temporary Codes for Use with Outpatient Prospective Payment System
HCPCS Code C8926
Description

Long description:
Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and report

Short description:
Tee w or w/o fol w/cont,cong

HCPCS Pricing indicator 53 - Statute
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Statute number 1833(t)(2)
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
ASC payment group code Effective Jan 01, 2026 - This procedure is approved to be performed in an ambulatory surgical center.
BETOS2 code I3C - Echography/ultrasonography - heart
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 4 - Diagnostic radiology
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2026
Date added Added Jan 01, 2008

See also

  • HCPCS C8925 · 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

  • HCPCS C8927 · Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for monitoring purposes, including probe placement, real time 2-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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