93458 L hrt artery/ventricle angio
Also known as: Left coronary angiography, LCA angio, left selective angio, left heart catheterization, left heart cath
Left heart catheterization with selective angiography of left coronary artery and left ventricular angiography for assessment of left system anatomy and function.
In Plain Language
left heart artery and pump pictures; left side artery imaging; left coronary vessel study
Clinical Context
Evaluates left coronary system anatomy and disease burden, assesses left ventricular function, and detects wall motion abnormalities. Often performed when left dominant system or left main disease is suspected.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.46 |
| Total RVU | 5.46 |
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 5.46, this code ranks in the 92nd percentile among Medicine codes — 7.0x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93458?
CPT 93458 (L hrt artery/ventricle angio) is a Medicine code. Left heart catheterization with selective angiography of left coronary artery and left ventricular angiography for assessment of left system anatomy and function.
Who uses CPT code 93458?
CPT 93458 is used by Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine. Evaluates left coronary system anatomy and disease burden, assesses left ventricular function, and detects wall motion abnormalities. Often performed when left dominant system or left main disease is suspected.
When is CPT 93458 used?
Evaluates left coronary system anatomy and disease burden, assesses left ventricular function, and detects wall motion abnormalities. Often performed when left dominant system or left main disease is suspected.
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