93571 Intravenous dop vel and/or press c flo first
Also known as: IV Doppler flow measurement, intravenous flow assessment, Doppler coronary flow
Intravenous Doppler velocity and pressure measurement with coronary flow assessment for initial vessel evaluation during congenital heart catheterization.
In Plain Language
blood flow speed measurement; heart vessel flow evaluation; blood pressure flow assessment
Clinical Context
Quantifies coronary flow reserve, evaluates flow limitations in anomalous coronaries, assesses flow patterns in congenital shunts, and guides interventional decisions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.38 |
| Total RVU | 1.38 |
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 1.38, this code ranks in the 66th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93571?
CPT 93571 (Intravenous dop vel and/or press c flo first) is a Medicine code. Intravenous Doppler velocity and pressure measurement with coronary flow assessment for initial vessel evaluation during congenital heart catheterization.
Who uses CPT code 93571?
CPT 93571 is used by Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology. Quantifies coronary flow reserve, evaluates flow limitations in anomalous coronaries, assesses flow patterns in congenital shunts, and guides interventional decisions.
When is CPT 93571 used?
Quantifies coronary flow reserve, evaluates flow limitations in anomalous coronaries, assesses flow patterns in congenital shunts, and guides interventional decisions.
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