93650 Intracardiac catheter ablation av node func
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 RVU | 9.98 |
| Total RVU | 9.98 |
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 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
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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