92920 Prq trluml c angiop 1art and/or br
Also known as: PTCA single vessel, PCI single artery, balloon angioplasty
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with coronary angiography of a single artery and/or branch.
In Plain Language
balloon dilation of heart vessel; coronary artery opening procedure
Clinical Context
Interventional procedure to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries using balloon dilation, typically performed during acute myocardial infarction or for significant coronary stenosis causing angina.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.14 |
| Total RVU | 8.14 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 8.14, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Medicine codes — 10.4x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92920?
CPT 92920 (Prq trluml c angiop 1art and/or br) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with coronary angiography of a single artery and/or branch.
Who uses CPT code 92920?
CPT 92920 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery. Interventional procedure to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries using balloon dilation, typically performed during acute myocardial infarction or for significant coronary stenosis causing angina.
When is CPT 92920 used?
Interventional procedure to open narrowed or blocked coronary arteries using balloon dilation, typically performed during acute myocardial infarction or for significant coronary stenosis causing angina.
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