93573 Njx catheter slct p-art angrp bi
Also known as: Bilateral PA angiography, bilateral pulmonary angiography, bilateral selective PA angio
Injection during congenital heart catheterization with bilateral selective pulmonary artery angiography to visualize both right and left pulmonary circulation.
In Plain Language
both sides lung artery pictures; bilateral lung vessel imaging; complete pulmonary circulation visualization
Clinical Context
Evaluates bilateral branch pulmonary artery anatomy, assesses symmetry of pulmonary blood flow distribution, characterizes bilateral pulmonary artery stenosis, and guides bilateral intervention planning.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.27 |
| Total RVU | 1.27 |
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 1.27, this code ranks in the 64th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.6x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93573?
CPT 93573 (Njx catheter slct p-art angrp bi) is a Medicine code. Injection during congenital heart catheterization with bilateral selective pulmonary artery angiography to visualize both right and left pulmonary circulation.
Who uses CPT code 93573?
CPT 93573 is used by Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology. Evaluates bilateral branch pulmonary artery anatomy, assesses symmetry of pulmonary blood flow distribution, characterizes bilateral pulmonary artery stenosis, and guides bilateral intervention planning.
When is CPT 93573 used?
Evaluates bilateral branch pulmonary artery anatomy, assesses symmetry of pulmonary blood flow distribution, characterizes bilateral pulmonary artery stenosis, and guides bilateral intervention planning.
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