93456 R hrt coronary artery angio
Also known as: Right coronary angiography, RCA angio, right selective angio
Right heart catheterization with selective coronary artery angiography of right coronary system only, evaluating right coronary perfusion and function.
In Plain Language
right heart artery pictures; right side artery imaging; right coronary vessel study
Clinical Context
Performed when isolated right coronary disease is suspected or when prior imaging suggests selective right coronary involvement. Less comprehensive than bilateral imaging but focused on right system anatomy and disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.75 |
| Total RVU | 5.75 |
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 5.75, this code ranks in the 93rd percentile among Medicine codes — 7.4x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93456?
CPT 93456 (R hrt coronary artery angio) is a Medicine code. Right heart catheterization with selective coronary artery angiography of right coronary system only, evaluating right coronary perfusion and function.
Who uses CPT code 93456?
CPT 93456 is used by Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine. Performed when isolated right coronary disease is suspected or when prior imaging suggests selective right coronary involvement. Less comprehensive than bilateral imaging but focused on right system anatomy and disease.
When is CPT 93456 used?
Performed when isolated right coronary disease is suspected or when prior imaging suggests selective right coronary involvement. Less comprehensive than bilateral imaging but focused on right system anatomy and disease.
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