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.
In Plain Language
heart wall hole enlargement procedure; atrial wall stretching with balloon; emergency heart hole creation
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 |
| Total RVU | 13.41 |
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 13.41, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Medicine codes — 17.2x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93583?
CPT 93583 (Percutaneous transcath septal reduxn) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous transcatheter balloon septostomy reduction for enlargement of interatrial communication in congenital heart disease.
Who uses CPT code 93583?
CPT 93583 is used by Pediatric Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Neonatal Medicine. 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.
When is CPT 93583 used?
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.
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