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93650 Intracardiac catheter ablation av node func

Medicine Global 0d

Also known as: AV node ablation, AV nodal modification, slow pathway ablation

Intracardiac catheter ablation targeting atrioventricular node function modification with assessment of conduction properties.

In Plain Language

heart conduction pathway burn; electrical pathway cautery; rhythm control ablation

Clinical Context

Catheter-based radiofrequency ablation targeting atrioventricular node reentry or atrioventricular node dysfunction. Effective treatment for atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia and atrioventricular node-dependent arrhythmias.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU9.98
Total RVU9.98

Est. Medicare Payment

$333.33

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 9.98, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Medicine codes — 12.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

CardiologyElectrophysiologyInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 93650?

CPT 93650 (Intracardiac catheter ablation av node func) is a Medicine code. Intracardiac catheter ablation targeting atrioventricular node function modification with assessment of conduction properties.

Who uses CPT code 93650?

CPT 93650 is used by Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine. Catheter-based radiofrequency ablation targeting atrioventricular node reentry or atrioventricular node dysfunction. Effective treatment for atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia and atrioventricular node-dependent arrhythmias.

When is CPT 93650 used?

Catheter-based radiofrequency ablation targeting atrioventricular node reentry or atrioventricular node dysfunction. Effective treatment for atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia and atrioventricular node-dependent arrhythmias.

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