CPT code 93452 refers to a medical test where doctors examine the inside of the heart using a thin tube called a catheter, usually focusing on the left side. CPT 93452 represents “Left heart catheterization including intraprocedural injection(s) for left ventriculography, imaging supervision and interpretation, when performed.”
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure involves inserting a tiny tube into the heart to check for any problems. The doctor might also take special images of the heart to get a detailed view. This particular procedure focuses on looking at the left side of the heart. Often, this includes taking pictures of how the heart pumps blood, but it usually doesn’t involve checking other parts of the heart outside of the left side.
Common Names:
- Left Heart Cath
- Left Catheterization
- Diagnostic Heart Cath
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 4.5.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Left Heart Catheterization
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Left Heart Catheterization with Imaging
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is often used for patients with symptoms suggesting heart issues, like chest pain or shortness of breath. For example, someone who has experienced unexplained chest pain during exercise may undergo this procedure to find the cause. It’s also used to assess the function of the heart’s left side in people with suspected heart disease or after a heart attack.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- I25.10: A code used for chronic heart disease without specific complications, like blocked arteries in the heart.
- I20.9: Used for unspecified chest pain that might indicate underlying heart problems.
- I21.3: This code is about past heart attacks that are otherwise uncomplicated.
Summary
In summary, code 93452 describes a specialized heart check-up focused on the left side of the heart, often done to figure out heart-related symptoms. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 93452 include I25.10 (blocked heart arteries) and I20.9 (unspecified chest pain).
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