Advanced Search

CPT® 93459, Under Cardiac Catheterization and Associated Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 93459 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Cardiac Catheterization and Associated Procedures.

Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.

Request a Demo 14 Day Free Trial Buy Now

Additional/Related Information

Tabs
Summary

In this procedure, the provider performs coronary angiography, an imaging study of the vessels in the heart. He inserts tubing into an artery, typically in the groin or arm, and threads it into the left side of the heart, where he injects dye. He also injects dye into the left ventricle, the lower chamber on that side, if necessary, and into any prior bypass grafts. He supervises the collection of images and interprets the images to identify narrowing or blockages in the vessels and assess the health of the heart.

For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info
start codify free trial.

View any code changes for 2024 as well as historical information on code creation and revision.

Crosswalks

Tabs
Combat the #1 denial reason - mismatched CPT-ICD-9 codes - with top Medicare carrier and private payer accepted diagnoses for the chosen CPT® code.
View the CPT® code's corresponding procedural code and DRG. In a click, check the DRG's IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. To plug inpatient facility revenue drains, subscribe to DRG Coder today.
Crosswalk to an anesthesia code and its base units, and calculate payments in a snap! Subscribe to Anesthesia Coder today.
View matching HCPCS Level II codes and their definitions.

Forum

Have a question about CPT Code 93459 ? Start a discussion here
I am having a brain F--t. What is the correct CPT???
93459 for LHC w/ grafts HTH, Jim Pawloski, CIRCC... [ Read More ]
please help me on a practicode case the rationale didn't fully answer
On this case, the rationale said which CPT codes to look up but did not bother to explicitly say which were correct. I got them wrong, and I want to know if I have figured out the right ones. [QUOTE]... [ Read More ]
Ascending aortogram
If it is being done to check the aortic valve, or ascending thoracic aneurysm, it can be billed. If he is looing for bypass grafts, then no it cannot be billed. Code you want to use is 93567 - Suprava... [ Read More ]
Coronary intervention with Thrombolysis and Pharmacologic agent administration vein graft and artery graft.
Since we don't have the full dictation, I was wondering if a catheter was placed in the LV and a LVEDP was documented or a LV gram was performed. If not, the you start with 93455-59. For 92975, it's ... [ Read More ]
Coronary intervention with Thrombolysis and Pharmacologic agent administration vein graft and artery graft.
[I]Hi All, This one has me stumped so I am reaching out for some help. Provider wants: 93459-26, xu, 51, 92941, 92973, 92975, 92978, 93463, 99152[/I] [B]Single catheter driven to aorta under fluo... [ Read More ]
Coding Help
93459 - LHC w/ Bypass Grafts.... [ Read More ]
need help with cath with subclavian stent coding
93459 and 37236 are correct. Since the subclavian was selected for a separate reason (stent placement for subclavian stenosis) than graft visualization (which is bundled with the cath), I would bill 3... [ Read More ]
Selective cath placement and angiography of right/left subclavian, internal mammary, right vertebral and right common carotid during LHC with grafts
I would use 93459 and 36226. CPT Assistant, December 2011, states the subclavian and internal mammary catheterization is included in 93459.... [ Read More ]
Cath report
[I]Hi Zizdreli! I agree with your coding, 93459 should only be used when the patient already has a bypass graft.[/I] I was wrong! I just checked a CPT Assistant from December 2011: “To further clar... [ Read More ]
View All

Coding Alert(s)

    Read a CPT® Assistant article by subscribing to Code Connect Today!
    Search across Medicare Manuals, Transmittals, and more. For FREE Trial, register now!

    Latest News

    Keep Your Cardiac Cath Coding Compliant
    Knowing what cardiac catheterization CPT codes include is half the battle. The first known cardiac catheterization cath performed on a living person occurred in 1929 in Germany when Dr. Werner Forssma... [ Read More ]
    Clarify Mitral and Aortic Valve Coding Confusion
    Correct procedural coding relies on deciphering similar terminology and acronyms. By Debra Mariani CPC CGSC Due largely to the confusingly similar terminology used to describe various valve procedures... [ Read More ]
    Get Pumped for CPT 2017 Cardiology Updates
    Correct coding requires you to know whats changed for the is medical specialty. By Amy C. Pritchett CPT 2017 codes are in effect and February is American Heart Month its a perfect time to give you the... [ Read More ]
    Dissecting Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization Reports 
    Reading the body of the report thoroughly will help you apply appropriate code combinations and modifiers. To code properly you must know how to read the body of the operative report. Lets break down ... [ Read More ]
    Resuscitate Your Cardiac Catheterization Coding
    Following the rules will ensure proper coding and reimbursement. Cardiac catheterization is performed to diagnose coronary artery disease valvular heart disease angina chest pain congestive heart fail... [ Read More ]
    View All News