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93453 right and left hrt catheter with ventriclgrphy

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Also known as: Bilateral heart cath, R and L heart cath, complete heart cath

Combined right and left heart catheterization with ventriculography, providing comprehensive hemodynamic assessment of both right and left ventricular pressures and function.

Clinical Context

Comprehensive hemodynamic evaluation assessing both right and left ventricular function, pulmonary and systemic hemodynamics, and valvular disease. Used in complex cases requiring complete functional assessment before intervention.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.84
Practice Expense RVU26.37
Malpractice RVU1.17
Total RVU33.38

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,114.89

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

Specialties

CardiologyInterventional CardiologyCritical Care Medicine

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.