93631 Ntraop epicar & endcar pac & map
Also known as: Intraoperative mapping, surgical EP mapping, intraop epicardial mapping
Intraoperative epicardial and endocardial pacing and mapping during cardiac surgery to locate arrhythmia substrate.
In Plain Language
heart electrical mapping during surgery; surgical arrhythmia location; operative electrogram assessment
Clinical Context
Real-time mapping during cardiac surgery to identify arrhythmia substrate and guide surgical ablation. Essential for surgical treatment of complex arrhythmias.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.59 |
| Total RVU | 7.59 |
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 7.59, this code ranks in the 95th percentile among Medicine codes — 9.7x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93631?
CPT 93631 (Ntraop epicar & endcar pac & map) is a Medicine code. Intraoperative epicardial and endocardial pacing and mapping during cardiac surgery to locate arrhythmia substrate.
Who uses CPT code 93631?
CPT 93631 is used by Cardiac Surgery, Electrophysiology, Cardiology. Real-time mapping during cardiac surgery to identify arrhythmia substrate and guide surgical ablation. Essential for surgical treatment of complex arrhythmias.
When is CPT 93631 used?
Real-time mapping during cardiac surgery to identify arrhythmia substrate and guide surgical ablation. Essential for surgical treatment of complex arrhythmias.
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