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CPT 93461: Inserting a tube in both ventricles, a coronary artery, and a bypass graft for diagnostic angiography, reviewed by a radiologist - Prior Authorization and Price

CPT code 93461 is Inserting a tube in both ventricles, a coronary artery, and a bypass graft for diagnostic angiography, reviewed by a radiologist. See what Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare look for before approving it, the conditions their guidelines cover, and what it typically costs.

CPT 93461

Inserting a tube in both ventricles, a coronary artery, and a bypass graft for diagnostic angiography, reviewed by a radiologist.

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Payer guidelines that apply

PayerReviewed usingGuidelineSections
Aetna eviCore
Cardiac Imaging Guidelines 2.0.2026, effective Sep 1, 2026
Abdomen Imaging Guidelines 1.0.2026, effective Feb 3, 2026
5 that name this code
Anthem BCBS Carelon Current guideline None found
Cigna eviCore
Cardiac Imaging Guidelines 2.0.2026, effective Sep 1, 2026
Abdomen Imaging Guidelines 1.0.2026, effective Feb 3, 2026
Pediatric Cardiac Imaging Guidelines 1.0.2026, effective Feb 3, 2026
5 that name this code
Medicare CMS — None found
Original Medicare does not run a prior authorization program for outpatient imaging; claims are judged against the coverage policies above. Medicare Advantage plans set their own prior authorization rules.
UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare / eviCore 5 that name this code

Guidelines collected from the payers' published documents on September 29, 2026. Payers revise these documents during the year. Open the guideline link to confirm the current version before you submit.

Conditions the guidelines address for this study

These are the clinical situations where payer guidelines discuss Inserting a tube in both ventricles, a coronary artery, and a bypass graft for diagnostic angiography, reviewed by a radiologist. Each has its own criteria for when the study is considered appropriate.

  • Transplant Aetna · Cigna · UnitedHealthcare

Typical price

Commercial insurance, median
$7,169
Middle half of rates: $4,048 to $12,156
Medicare, hospital outpatient
$3,312
Facility payment
Medicare, physician fee schedule
$1,336
National, non-facility

Commercial figures come from negotiated rates published by 775 hospitals; Medicare figures from CMS fee schedules. Rates vary widely by hospital and plan. Pricing data from CenterIQ.

Get notified when the rules for this study change

Payers update imaging guidelines several times a year. We will email you when the criteria for Inserting a tube in both ventricles, a coronary artery, and a bypass graft for diagnostic angiography, reviewed by a radiologist change.

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