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93462 L hrt catheter trnsptl puncture

Medicine

Also known as: Transseptal catheterization, transseptal puncture, transseptal cath

Left heart catheterization performed via transseptal puncture, providing access to left atrium and left ventricle through iatrogenic atrial septal puncture.

Clinical Context

Essential technique for mitral valve disease evaluation when transthoracic access is inadequate, left atrial pressure monitoring, mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and left atrial ablation procedures. Critical in rheumatic mitral stenosis and device closure procedures.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.64
Practice Expense RVU1.60
Malpractice RVU0.86
Total RVU6.10

Est. Medicare Payment

$203.74

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

Specialties

CardiologyInterventional CardiologyCardiac Surgery

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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.