92924 Prq trluml c athrc 1 artery and/or br
Also known as: PTCA with atherectomy, coronary atherectomy, plaque removal angioplasty
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with coronary atherectomy of a single artery and/or branch.
In Plain Language
plaque shaving of heart vessel; mechanical plaque removal from artery
Clinical Context
Interventional procedure combining balloon angioplasty with atherectomy device to remove atherosclerotic plaque, particularly useful for ostial lesions, calcified plaques, and restenotic lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.88 |
| Total RVU | 9.88 |
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 9.88, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Medicine codes — 12.7x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92924?
CPT 92924 (Prq trluml c athrc 1 artery and/or br) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with coronary atherectomy of a single artery and/or branch.
Who uses CPT code 92924?
CPT 92924 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery. Interventional procedure combining balloon angioplasty with atherectomy device to remove atherosclerotic plaque, particularly useful for ostial lesions, calcified plaques, and restenotic lesions.
When is CPT 92924 used?
Interventional procedure combining balloon angioplasty with atherectomy device to remove atherosclerotic plaque, particularly useful for ostial lesions, calcified plaques, and restenotic lesions.
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