93453 right and left hrt catheter with ventriclgrphy
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.
In Plain Language
both sides heart tube with pictures; complete heart pressure test; full heart function assessment
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 RVU | 5.84 |
| Total RVU | 5.84 |
Est. Medicare Payment
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. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. 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 5.84, this code ranks in the 93rd percentile among Medicine codes — 7.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93453?
CPT 93453 (right and left hrt catheter with ventriclgrphy) is a Medicine code. Combined right and left heart catheterization with ventriculography, providing comprehensive hemodynamic assessment of both right and left ventricular pressures and function.
Who uses CPT code 93453?
CPT 93453 is used by Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine. 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.
When is CPT 93453 used?
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.
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