93657 Treatment l/r atrial fib additional
Also known as: Additional atrial fibrillation treatment, additional afib ablation, bilateral afib treatment
Transcatheter treatment of left or right atrial fibrillation as additional intervention during same procedure.
In Plain Language
extra atrial fibrillation treatment; additional rhythm burn; extended afib ablation
Clinical Context
Additional catheter ablation intervention for atrial fibrillation performed during same session as primary ablation, addressing multiple sites or persistent atrial fibrillation.
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 93657?
CPT 93657 (Treatment l/r atrial fib additional) is a Medicine code. Transcatheter treatment of left or right atrial fibrillation as additional intervention during same procedure.
Who uses CPT code 93657?
CPT 93657 is used by Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine. Additional catheter ablation intervention for atrial fibrillation performed during same session as primary ablation, addressing multiple sites or persistent atrial fibrillation.
When is CPT 93657 used?
Additional catheter ablation intervention for atrial fibrillation performed during same session as primary ablation, addressing multiple sites or persistent atrial fibrillation.
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