76932 Echo guide for heart biopsy
Also known as: Echo guided cardiac biopsy, Ultrasound guided heart biopsy
Echocardiography guidance for cardiac biopsy procedure including ultrasound visualization and needle guidance.
In Plain Language
Ultrasound guided tissue sample from heart; Sound wave guided heart biopsy
Clinical Context
Ultrasound guidance for transvenous endomyocardial biopsy to obtain tissue samples for diagnosis of cardiomyopathy or myocarditis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.67 |
| Total RVU | 0.67 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.67, this code ranks in the 42nd percentile among Radiology codes — 1.2x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 76932?
CPT 76932 (Echo guide for heart biopsy) is a Radiology code. Echocardiography guidance for cardiac biopsy procedure including ultrasound visualization and needle guidance.
Who uses CPT code 76932?
CPT 76932 is used by Radiology, Cardiology, Interventional Radiology. Ultrasound guidance for transvenous endomyocardial biopsy to obtain tissue samples for diagnosis of cardiomyopathy or myocarditis.
When is CPT 76932 used?
Ultrasound guidance for transvenous endomyocardial biopsy to obtain tissue samples for diagnosis of cardiomyopathy or myocarditis.
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