93655 Intracardiac catheter ablation dscrt arrhyt
Also known as: Discrete arrhythmia ablation, focused ablation, targeted ablation
Intracardiac catheter ablation targeting discrete arrhythmias with focused ablation of specific substrate.
In Plain Language
specific arrhythmia site burn; targeted rhythm pathway cautery; focused abnormal beat treatment
Clinical Context
Targeted ablation of specific arrhythmia substrate not classified as atrioventricular node, supraventricular tachycardia, or ventricular tachycardia. Includes atypical arrhythmias requiring specialized technique.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.36 |
| Total RVU | 5.36 |
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 5.36, this code ranks in the 92nd percentile among Medicine codes — 6.9x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93655?
CPT 93655 (Intracardiac catheter ablation dscrt arrhyt) is a Medicine code. Intracardiac catheter ablation targeting discrete arrhythmias with focused ablation of specific substrate.
Who uses CPT code 93655?
CPT 93655 is used by Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine. Targeted ablation of specific arrhythmia substrate not classified as atrioventricular node, supraventricular tachycardia, or ventricular tachycardia. Includes atypical arrhythmias requiring specialized technique.
When is CPT 93655 used?
Targeted ablation of specific arrhythmia substrate not classified as atrioventricular node, supraventricular tachycardia, or ventricular tachycardia. Includes atypical arrhythmias requiring specialized technique.
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