93590 Percutaneous transcath cls mitral
Also known as: Transcatheter mitral closure, mitral valve closure, catheter mitral intervention
Percutaneous transcatheter closure of mitral valve using catheter-based intervention for mitral stenosis or regurgitation.
In Plain Language
mitral valve repair with catheter; heart valve closure procedure; catheter-based valve intervention
Clinical Context
Emerging technique for transcatheter mitral valve repair/replacement, particularly for functional mitral regurgitation and selected high-risk surgical patients. Growing clinical experience in appropriately selected cases.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.16 |
| Total RVU | 21.16 |
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 21.16, this code ranks in the 99th percentile among Medicine codes — 27.1x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93590?
CPT 93590 (Percutaneous transcath cls mitral) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous transcatheter closure of mitral valve using catheter-based intervention for mitral stenosis or regurgitation.
Who uses CPT code 93590?
CPT 93590 is used by Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery. Emerging technique for transcatheter mitral valve repair/replacement, particularly for functional mitral regurgitation and selected high-risk surgical patients. Growing clinical experience in appropriately selected cases.
When is CPT 93590 used?
Emerging technique for transcatheter mitral valve repair/replacement, particularly for functional mitral regurgitation and selected high-risk surgical patients. Growing clinical experience in appropriately selected cases.
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