93770 Determination venous press
Also known as: Venous pressure measurement, central venous pressure, CVP measurement
Venous pressure determination through catheterization and measurement of central venous pressure.
In Plain Language
vein pressure measurement; central vein pressure test; fluid status assessment
Clinical Context
Establishes baseline central venous pressure for hemodynamic assessment, guides fluid management, and monitors response to therapy in acute and chronic conditions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.16 |
| Total RVU | 0.16 |
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 0.16, this code ranks in the 5th percentile among Medicine codes — 4.9x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93770?
CPT 93770 (Determination venous press) is a Medicine code. Venous pressure determination through catheterization and measurement of central venous pressure.
Who uses CPT code 93770?
CPT 93770 is used by Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine. Establishes baseline central venous pressure for hemodynamic assessment, guides fluid management, and monitors response to therapy in acute and chronic conditions.
When is CPT 93770 used?
Establishes baseline central venous pressure for hemodynamic assessment, guides fluid management, and monitors response to therapy in acute and chronic conditions.
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