93594 R hrt catheter chd abnl nt cnj
Also known as: RHC abnormal CHD, right heart cath abnormal anatomy, RHC measurements only
Right heart catheterization in congenital heart disease with abnormal anatomy, non-injected hemodynamic measurement.
In Plain Language
right heart pressure check without pictures; abnormal heart function test; hemodynamic measurement only
Clinical Context
Hemodynamic assessment in congenital heart disease with anatomical abnormalities without angiographic imaging. Determines pressures, oxygen saturations, and cardiac output.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.10 |
| Total RVU | 6.10 |
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 6.10, this code ranks in the 94th percentile among Medicine codes — 7.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93594?
CPT 93594 (R hrt catheter chd abnl nt cnj) is a Medicine code. Right heart catheterization in congenital heart disease with abnormal anatomy, non-injected hemodynamic measurement.
Who uses CPT code 93594?
CPT 93594 is used by Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology. Hemodynamic assessment in congenital heart disease with anatomical abnormalities without angiographic imaging. Determines pressures, oxygen saturations, and cardiac output.
When is CPT 93594 used?
Hemodynamic assessment in congenital heart disease with anatomical abnormalities without angiographic imaging. Determines pressures, oxygen saturations, and cardiac output.
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