93581 Transcath closure of vsd
Also known as: Transcatheter VSD closure, catheter VSD closure, percutaneous VSD closure
Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect using percutaneous catheter-based technique with deployment of closure device.
In Plain Language
ventricular hole closure with catheter; lower heart chamber hole repair without surgery; catheter-based ventricle hole closure
Clinical Context
Minimally invasive closure for selected ventricular septal defects, particularly muscular VSDs or post-infarction mechanical complications. Emerging technique as alternative to surgical repair in appropriate anatomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.78 |
| Total RVU | 23.78 |
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 23.78, this code ranks in the 100th percentile among Medicine codes — 30.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93581?
CPT 93581 (Transcath closure of vsd) is a Medicine code. Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect using percutaneous catheter-based technique with deployment of closure device.
Who uses CPT code 93581?
CPT 93581 is used by Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology. Minimally invasive closure for selected ventricular septal defects, particularly muscular VSDs or post-infarction mechanical complications. Emerging technique as alternative to surgical repair in appropriate anatomy.
When is CPT 93581 used?
Minimally invasive closure for selected ventricular septal defects, particularly muscular VSDs or post-infarction mechanical complications. Emerging technique as alternative to surgical repair in appropriate anatomy.
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