93463 Drug administration & hemodynmic meas
Also known as: Drug challenge, pharmacologic testing, drug-induced hemodynamics
Pharmacologic agent administration during cardiac catheterization with hemodynamic and cardiac output measurements to assess drug response.
In Plain Language
heart medication response testing; drug effect on heart pumping; chemical heart stress test
Clinical Context
Used to assess hemodynamic response to inotropic agents, vasodilators, or vasopressors; evaluate reserve capacity; and guide therapeutic decisions in cardiogenic shock or advanced heart failure. Essential in research protocols and complex hemodynamic assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Total RVU | 1.95 |
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 1.95, this code ranks in the 78th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93463?
CPT 93463 (Drug administration & hemodynmic meas) is a Medicine code. Pharmacologic agent administration during cardiac catheterization with hemodynamic and cardiac output measurements to assess drug response.
Who uses CPT code 93463?
CPT 93463 is used by Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Interventional Cardiology. Used to assess hemodynamic response to inotropic agents, vasodilators, or vasopressors; evaluate reserve capacity; and guide therapeutic decisions in cardiogenic shock or advanced heart failure. Essential in research protocols and complex hemodynamic assessment.
When is CPT 93463 used?
Used to assess hemodynamic response to inotropic agents, vasodilators, or vasopressors; evaluate reserve capacity; and guide therapeutic decisions in cardiogenic shock or advanced heart failure. Essential in research protocols and complex hemodynamic assessment.
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