FYI: Medicare reimburses $390 for an outpatient echocardiogram you can check for yourself the identifying CPT code is 93307 and the APC payment is $390.49. There is a regional multiplier to help for different reimbursement levels for different locations but $390 is baseline.dditional costs: 1  For a transthoracic echocardiogram -- the most common type -- a technologist places a clear gel on the chest and abdomen and uses a hand-held device called a transducer, which emits sound waves to create images of the heart.
Icing on the Cake. The phrase âIcing on the Cakeâ refers to something positive that enhances a situation thatâs already good. Example of Use: âShe was delighted she was accepted to her new job, but having her best friend as her boss was just the icing on the cake.â.
In Europe, butter cream frosting/icing is generally either whole eggs, yolks or whites with a sugar syrup that has been taken to about 240-244 degrees F whipped until cool. Then, you add in a bunch of cool butter a bit at a time. This type of frosting/icing is incredibly creamy and smooth and truly melts in your mouth. The American version is sturdy and works better for use in warm environments--it holds well, especially if there is some shortening in it.