93598 Car outp meas drainage catheter chd
Also known as: Cardiac output measurement, hemodynamic calculation, CO measurement
Cardiac output measurement and hemodynamic assessment during congenital heart catheterization using thermodilution or other quantitative methods.
In Plain Language
heart pumping amount measurement; blood circulation calculation; heart efficiency assessment
Clinical Context
Quantifies cardiac output, calculates systemic and pulmonary vascular resistance, determines shunt ratios, and guides therapeutic decisions in congenital heart disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.44 |
| Total RVU | 1.44 |
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 1.44, this code ranks in the 68th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93598?
CPT 93598 (Car outp meas drainage catheter chd) is a Medicine code. Cardiac output measurement and hemodynamic assessment during congenital heart catheterization using thermodilution or other quantitative methods.
Who uses CPT code 93598?
CPT 93598 is used by Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology. Quantifies cardiac output, calculates systemic and pulmonary vascular resistance, determines shunt ratios, and guides therapeutic decisions in congenital heart disease.
When is CPT 93598 used?
Quantifies cardiac output, calculates systemic and pulmonary vascular resistance, determines shunt ratios, and guides therapeutic decisions in congenital heart disease.
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