CPT code 93456 refers to a detailed examination of the heart’s arteries to check their condition, often used to look for blockages. CPT 93456 represents “Catheter placement in coronary artery(s) for coronary angiography, including intraprocedural injection(s) for coronary angiography, imaging supervision and interpretation; with right heart catheterization.”
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure involves placing a small tube, known as a catheter, into the arteries that supply blood to the heart to perform a special type of heart X-ray called coronary angiography. During this, doctors might also assess the blood flow into the right side of the heart. This comprehensive process helps in understanding if there are any blockages or issues with the heart’s blood supply. The procedure includes injecting a special dye to make the blood vessels visible on X-ray images, as well as the supervision and interpretation of these images. However, it specifically focuses on these imaging tasks and the right heart evaluation and doesn’t include treatments like fixing blockages.
Common Names:
- Coronary angiography with right heart catheterization
- Right heart catheterization with coronary angiogram
- Diagnostic heart catheterization
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 5.9.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Coronary angiogram with right heart study
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Consent for coronary angiogram with right heart catheterization
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is often used for patients who may be experiencing symptoms that suggest blocked or narrowed heart arteries, such as chest pain or unexplained fatigue. Diagnoses might include coronary artery disease or heart valve issues. For instance, someone with persistent chest pain despite medication might undergo this test to understand the cause more clearly.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- I25.10: This represents coronary artery disease, a condition where the heart’s blood supply is reduced or blocked, leading to heart pain and other symptoms.
- I21.9: This code is used to represent a heart attack where the specific cause hasn’t been classified further.
- I50.9: This diagnosis stands for heart failure, meaning the heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should.
Summary
In summary, code 93456 describes a comprehensive examination of the heart’s arteries and blood flow through both the coronary and right sides of the heart. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 93456 include I25.10 (Coronary artery disease) and I21.9 (Heart attack of unspecified type).
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