93565 Njx car cth slctv lv/la ang
Also known as: Selective left ventricular angio, left atrial angiography, left chamber imaging
Injection during congenital heart catheterization with selective left ventricular or left atrial angiography for assessment of chamber anatomy and function.
In Plain Language
left heart chamber pictures; left pumping chamber imaging; left heart function visualization
Clinical Context
Evaluates left ventricular function, detects wall motion abnormalities, assesses mitral regurgitation, and evaluates hypoplastic or abnormally contracting left ventricle in congenital cases.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.49 |
| Total RVU | 0.49 |
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 0.49, this code ranks in the 33rd percentile among Medicine codes — 1.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93565?
CPT 93565 (Njx car cth slctv lv/la ang) is a Medicine code. Injection during congenital heart catheterization with selective left ventricular or left atrial angiography for assessment of chamber anatomy and function.
Who uses CPT code 93565?
CPT 93565 is used by Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology. Evaluates left ventricular function, detects wall motion abnormalities, assesses mitral regurgitation, and evaluates hypoplastic or abnormally contracting left ventricle in congenital cases.
When is CPT 93565 used?
Evaluates left ventricular function, detects wall motion abnormalities, assesses mitral regurgitation, and evaluates hypoplastic or abnormally contracting left ventricle in congenital cases.
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