93452 Left hrt catheter with ventrclgrphy
Also known as: Left heart cath, LHC, left ventriculography
Left heart catheterization with ventriculography, measuring left ventricular pressures, assessing ventricular function, and evaluating mitral regurgitation through contrast injection.
Clinical Context
Used to assess left ventricular function, evaluate valvular disease (especially mitral regurgitation), measure cardiac output, and detect wall motion abnormalities. Standard component of diagnostic cardiac catheterization in suspected structural heart disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.39 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 20.94 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.90 |
| Total RVU | 26.23 |
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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