93595 L hrt catheter chd nm/abnormal nt cnj
Also known as: LHC CHD, left heart cath congenital, LHC measurements only
Left heart catheterization in congenital heart disease with normal or abnormal anatomy, non-injected hemodynamic measurement.
In Plain Language
left heart pressure check without pictures; left heart function test; hemodynamic measurement only
Clinical Context
Hemodynamic assessment of left heart without angiography in congenital disease. Determines left ventricular pressures, estimates diastolic function, and evaluates mitral valve disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.50 |
| Total RVU | 5.50 |
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 5.50, this code ranks in the 92nd percentile among Medicine codes — 7.1x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93595?
CPT 93595 (L hrt catheter chd nm/abnormal nt cnj) is a Medicine code. Left heart catheterization in congenital heart disease with normal or abnormal anatomy, non-injected hemodynamic measurement.
Who uses CPT code 93595?
CPT 93595 is used by Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology. Hemodynamic assessment of left heart without angiography in congenital disease. Determines left ventricular pressures, estimates diastolic function, and evaluates mitral valve disease.
When is CPT 93595 used?
Hemodynamic assessment of left heart without angiography in congenital disease. Determines left ventricular pressures, estimates diastolic function, and evaluates mitral valve disease.
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