93582 Percutaneous transcath closure pda
Also known as: Transcatheter PDA closure, catheter PDA closure, percutaneous PDA closure
Percutaneous transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus using catheter-based delivery of closure device.
In Plain Language
ductus arteriosus closure with catheter; fetal vessel closure without surgery; catheter-based PDA closure
Clinical Context
Effective minimally invasive alternative to surgical ligation for hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus closure. Preferred first-line approach in many centers, especially in preterm infants.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.00 |
| Total RVU | 12.00 |
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 12.00, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Medicine codes — 15.4x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93582?
CPT 93582 (Percutaneous transcath closure pda) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus using catheter-based delivery of closure device.
Who uses CPT code 93582?
CPT 93582 is used by Pediatric Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Neonatal Medicine. Effective minimally invasive alternative to surgical ligation for hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus closure. Preferred first-line approach in many centers, especially in preterm infants.
When is CPT 93582 used?
Effective minimally invasive alternative to surgical ligation for hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus closure. Preferred first-line approach in many centers, especially in preterm infants.
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