93583 Percutaneous transcath septal reduxn
Also known as: Balloon septostomy, Rashkind procedure, atrial septostomy
Percutaneous transcatheter balloon septostomy reduction for enlargement of interatrial communication in congenital heart disease.
Clinical Context
Palliative procedure for transposition of great arteries, total anomalous pulmonary venous return, and other ductal-dependent lesions to improve mixing of blood. Often performed as emergency stabilization before definitive surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.41 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.58 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.20 |
| Total RVU | 19.19 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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