93597 right and left hrt catheter chd abnl nt cnj
Also known as: Bilateral heart cath abnormal CHD, R and L heart cath abnormal, bilateral cath measurements
Right and left heart catheterization in congenital heart disease with abnormal anatomy, non-injected hemodynamic measurement.
In Plain Language
both sides heart pressure check without pictures; abnormal heart function test; hemodynamic measurement only
Clinical Context
Comprehensive hemodynamic evaluation of both right and left heart without angiography in complex congenital heart disease. Essential for complete functional assessment in challenging anatomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.88 |
| Total RVU | 8.88 |
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 8.88, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Medicine codes — 11.4x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93597?
CPT 93597 (right and left hrt catheter chd abnl nt cnj) is a Medicine code. Right and left heart catheterization in congenital heart disease with abnormal anatomy, non-injected hemodynamic measurement.
Who uses CPT code 93597?
CPT 93597 is used by Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology. Comprehensive hemodynamic evaluation of both right and left heart without angiography in complex congenital heart disease. Essential for complete functional assessment in challenging anatomy.
When is CPT 93597 used?
Comprehensive hemodynamic evaluation of both right and left heart without angiography in complex congenital heart disease. Essential for complete functional assessment in challenging anatomy.
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