93505 Endomyocardial biopsy
Also known as: Endomyocardial biopsy, EMB, myocardial biopsy
Endomyocardial biopsy performed during cardiac catheterization using specialized biopsy catheter to obtain myocardial tissue samples.
Clinical Context
Used for diagnosis of myocarditis, cardiomyopathy etiology, cardiac transplant rejection, infiltrative diseases (amyloidosis, sarcoidosis), and infectious causes of myocardial disease. Essential for definitive diagnosis in uncertain cases.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.02 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.93 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.47 |
| Total RVU | 19.42 |
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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