93574 Njx catheter slct pulmonary vn angrph
Also known as: Selective pulmonary vein angio, pulmonary vein imaging, PV angiography
Injection during congenital heart catheterization with selective pulmonary vein angiography to visualize pulmonary venous anatomy and connections.
In Plain Language
lung vein pictures; return vein imaging; pulmonary vein visualization
Clinical Context
Essential for evaluating anomalous pulmonary venous return, assessing pulmonary vein anatomy in transposition or complex disease, and demonstrating pulmonary vein course before intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.40 |
| Total RVU | 1.40 |
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 1.40, this code ranks in the 67th 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 93574?
CPT 93574 (Njx catheter slct pulmonary vn angrph) is a Medicine code. Injection during congenital heart catheterization with selective pulmonary vein angiography to visualize pulmonary venous anatomy and connections.
Who uses CPT code 93574?
CPT 93574 is used by Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery. Essential for evaluating anomalous pulmonary venous return, assessing pulmonary vein anatomy in transposition or complex disease, and demonstrating pulmonary vein course before intervention.
When is CPT 93574 used?
Essential for evaluating anomalous pulmonary venous return, assessing pulmonary vein anatomy in transposition or complex disease, and demonstrating pulmonary vein course before intervention.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.