93451 Right heart catheter
Also known as: Right heart cath, RHC, pulmonary artery catheterization
Right heart catheterization with cannulation of right atrium, right ventricle, and pulmonary artery, measuring right-sided pressures and hemodynamics.
Clinical Context
Essential for diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension, evaluation of cardiogenic shock, assessment of right ventricular function, and determination of cardiac output and pulmonary vascular resistance. Critical in acute decompensated heart failure management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.41 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 22.66 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.42 |
| Total RVU | 25.49 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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