93462 L hrt catheter trnsptl puncture
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 RVU | 3.64 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.60 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.86 |
| Total RVU | 6.10 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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