0646T Ttvi/replacement with prstc vlv percutaneous
Also known as: Percutaneous tricuspid valve replacement
Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement with prosthetic valve via percutaneous approach. This Category III code represents catheter-based valve replacement.
In Plain Language
Catheter replacement of tricuspid heart valve
Clinical Context
Used for severe tricuspid regurgitation or stenosis in high-risk surgical candidates via transcatheter implantation of prosthetic valve.
RVU Information
CPT 0646T does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Category III codes for emerging technology do not receive RVU assignments. Reimbursement is negotiated with individual payers.
Billing & Documentation
Category III codes are temporary codes for emerging technology, services, and procedures. They are not assigned RVU values by CMS. Coverage and reimbursement vary by payer — check with individual insurers before billing. These codes sunset after 5 years if not converted to Category I.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 0646T?
CPT 0646T (Ttvi/replacement with prstc vlv percutaneous) is a Category III code. Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement with prosthetic valve via percutaneous approach. This Category III code represents catheter-based valve replacement.
Is 0646T a permanent CPT code?
No — 0646T is a Category III temporary code for emerging technology. It may be converted to a permanent Category I code if widely adopted. Category III codes expire after 5 years without renewal.
When is CPT 0646T used?
Used for severe tricuspid regurgitation or stenosis in high-risk surgical candidates via transcatheter implantation of prosthetic valve.
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