93587 Vngrph chd vnvn cltrl at/abv
Also known as: Atrial level collateral imaging, vein-to-vein angiography, collateral pathway visualization
Ventriculography and angiography during congenital heart catheterization to visualize vein-to-vein collateral connections at or above atrial level.
In Plain Language
vein connection pictures at heart level; atrial area collateral imaging; bypass vessel visualization
Clinical Context
Demonstrates venous collateral pathways bypassing normal venous channels at or above atrial level in complex congenital disease and post-surgical anatomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.06 |
| Total RVU | 2.06 |
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. 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 2.06, this code ranks in the 79th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.6x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93587?
CPT 93587 (Vngrph chd vnvn cltrl at/abv) is a Medicine code. Ventriculography and angiography during congenital heart catheterization to visualize vein-to-vein collateral connections at or above atrial level.
Who uses CPT code 93587?
CPT 93587 is used by Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery. Demonstrates venous collateral pathways bypassing normal venous channels at or above atrial level in complex congenital disease and post-surgical anatomy.
When is CPT 93587 used?
Demonstrates venous collateral pathways bypassing normal venous channels at or above atrial level in complex congenital disease and post-surgical anatomy.
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