92928 Prq transcatheter plmt ntrac st 1 lesion
Also known as: PTCA with stent, PCI with stent, coronary stenting single lesion
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with coronary artery stent placement for a single intracoronary lesion.
In Plain Language
heart stent placement single vessel; metal tube insertion in artery
Clinical Context
Interventional procedure to open coronary narrowing and deploy an intracoronary stent to maintain patency, standard treatment for acute coronary syndromes and significant coronary stenosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.75 |
| Total RVU | 9.75 |
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 9.75, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Medicine codes — 12.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92928?
CPT 92928 (Prq transcatheter plmt ntrac st 1 lesion) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with coronary artery stent placement for a single intracoronary lesion.
Who uses CPT code 92928?
CPT 92928 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, internal medicine. Interventional procedure to open coronary narrowing and deploy an intracoronary stent to maintain patency, standard treatment for acute coronary syndromes and significant coronary stenosis.
When is CPT 92928 used?
Interventional procedure to open coronary narrowing and deploy an intracoronary stent to maintain patency, standard treatment for acute coronary syndromes and significant coronary stenosis.
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