93454 Coronary artery angio supervision and interpretation
Also known as: Coronary angiography, coronary cath, coronary angio
Coronary artery angiography with catheter manipulation and imaging of both left and right coronary systems, including selective injections.
In Plain Language
heart artery pictures; coronary artery imaging; blood vessel angiogram
Clinical Context
Gold standard for coronary artery disease diagnosis and severity assessment, revascularization planning, and risk stratification. Performed in acute coronary syndrome, stable angina evaluation, and pre-operative cardiac risk assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.43 |
| Total RVU | 4.43 |
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 4.43, this code ranks in the 91st percentile among Medicine codes — 5.7x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93454?
CPT 93454 (Coronary artery angio supervision and interpretation) is a Medicine code. Coronary artery angiography with catheter manipulation and imaging of both left and right coronary systems, including selective injections.
Who uses CPT code 93454?
CPT 93454 is used by Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine. Gold standard for coronary artery disease diagnosis and severity assessment, revascularization planning, and risk stratification. Performed in acute coronary syndrome, stable angina evaluation, and pre-operative cardiac risk assessment.
When is CPT 93454 used?
Gold standard for coronary artery disease diagnosis and severity assessment, revascularization planning, and risk stratification. Performed in acute coronary syndrome, stable angina evaluation, and pre-operative cardiac risk assessment.
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