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CPT 93568: Performing an injection for imaging the pulmonary artery in a nonselective manner during heart catheterization - Prior Authorization and Price

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.

CPT 93568

Performing an injection for imaging the pulmonary artery in a nonselective manner during heart catheterization.

Cardiac & Vascular Testing
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Payer guidelines that apply

PayerReviewed usingGuidelineSections
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 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.

Typical price

Commercial insurance, median
$1,653
Middle half of rates: $852 to $3,131
Medicare, physician fee schedule
$41
National, non-facility

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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Payers update imaging guidelines several times a year. We will email you when the criteria for Performing an injection for imaging the pulmonary artery in a nonselective manner during heart catheterization change.

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