CPT code 93568 is Performing an injection for imaging the pulmonary artery in a nonselective manner during heart catheterization. See what Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare look for before approving it, the conditions their guidelines cover, and what it typically costs.
Performing an injection for imaging the pulmonary artery in a nonselective manner during heart catheterization.
Build a submission checklist for this study| Payer | Reviewed using | Guideline | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | eviCore |
Cardiac Imaging Guidelines
2.0.2026, effective Sep 1, 2026
|
1 that name this code |
| Anthem BCBS | Carelon | Current guideline | None found |
| Cigna | eviCore |
Cardiac Imaging Guidelines
2.0.2026, effective Sep 1, 2026
|
1 that name this code |
| Medicare | CMS | — | None found |
| Original Medicare does not run a prior authorization program for outpatient imaging; claims are judged against the coverage policies above. Medicare Advantage plans set their own prior authorization rules. | |||
| UnitedHealthcare | UnitedHealthcare / eviCore |
Commercial and Exchange Cardiovascular and Radiology Imaging Guidelines
09.2026, effective Sep 1, 2026
|
1 that name this code |
Guidelines collected from the payers' published documents on September 29, 2026. Payers revise these documents during the year. Open the guideline link to confirm the current version before you submit.
Commercial figures come from negotiated rates published by 584 hospitals; Medicare figures from CMS fee schedules. Rates vary widely by hospital and plan. Pricing data from CenterIQ.
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