93580 Transcath closure of asd
Also known as: Transcatheter ASD closure, catheter ASD closure, percutaneous ASD closure
Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect using percutaneous catheter-based technique with deployment of closure device.
In Plain Language
hole closure with catheter; heart wall hole repair without surgery; catheter-based heart hole closure
Clinical Context
Minimally invasive alternative to surgical repair for secundum atrial septal defects, indicated for hemodynamically significant left-to-right shunt with right heart dilation. Increasingly preferred over surgery in appropriate candidates.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.52 |
| Total RVU | 17.52 |
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. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. 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 17.52, this code ranks in the 99th percentile among Medicine codes — 22.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93580?
CPT 93580 (Transcath closure of asd) is a Medicine code. Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect using percutaneous catheter-based technique with deployment of closure device.
Who uses CPT code 93580?
CPT 93580 is used by Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology. Minimally invasive alternative to surgical repair for secundum atrial septal defects, indicated for hemodynamically significant left-to-right shunt with right heart dilation. Increasingly preferred over surgery in appropriate candidates.
When is CPT 93580 used?
Minimally invasive alternative to surgical repair for secundum atrial septal defects, indicated for hemodynamically significant left-to-right shunt with right heart dilation. Increasingly preferred over surgery in appropriate candidates.
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