93503 Insert/place heart catheter
Also known as: Catheter insertion, PA catheter placement, central line placement
Insertion and placement of central venous catheter (usually pulmonary artery catheter) for hemodynamic monitoring during cardiac catheterization.
Clinical Context
Establishes access for hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, and blood sampling during catheterization procedures. Critical in acute decompensated heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and complex hemodynamic assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.31 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 2.44 |
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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