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93024 Ergonovine provocation test

Medicine

Also known as: ergonovine challenge, vasospasm test

Ergonovine provocation test for diagnosis of vasospastic angina.

In Plain Language

vasospasm triggering test; spasm provocation test

Clinical Context

Diagnostic test using ergonovine maleate to induce coronary vasoconstriction and reproduce anginal symptoms in patients with suspected Prinzmetal's vasospastic angina.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.14
Total RVU1.14

Est. Medicare Payment

$38.08

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Billing & Documentation

Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.

How This Code Compares

With a work RVU of 1.14, this code ranks in the 61st percentile among Medicine codes — 1.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

interventional cardiologycardiology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 93024?

CPT 93024 (Ergonovine provocation test) is a Medicine code. Ergonovine provocation test for diagnosis of vasospastic angina.

Who uses CPT code 93024?

CPT 93024 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiology. Diagnostic test using ergonovine maleate to induce coronary vasoconstriction and reproduce anginal symptoms in patients with suspected Prinzmetal's vasospastic angina.

When is CPT 93024 used?

Diagnostic test using ergonovine maleate to induce coronary vasoconstriction and reproduce anginal symptoms in patients with suspected Prinzmetal's vasospastic angina.

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