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.
In Plain Language
heart catheter through heart wall; puncture through atrial wall catheter; special left heart access method
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 |
| Total RVU | 3.64 |
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. 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 3.64, this code ranks in the 88th percentile among Medicine codes — 4.7x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93462?
CPT 93462 (L hrt catheter trnsptl puncture) is a Medicine code. Left heart catheterization performed via transseptal puncture, providing access to left atrium and left ventricle through iatrogenic atrial septal puncture.
Who uses CPT code 93462?
CPT 93462 is used by Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery. 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.
When is CPT 93462 used?
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.
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