92933 Prq trlml c athrc st angiop1
Also known as: PTCA atherectomy and stent, directional atherectomy with stent
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with coronary atherectomy and stent placement with coronary angiography of a single artery.
In Plain Language
plaque removal and stent placement single vessel
Clinical Context
Combined interventional strategy using atherectomy to debulk lesion followed by stent placement, particularly effective for ostial lesions, bifurcation lesions, and heavily calcified stenosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.64 |
| Total RVU | 11.64 |
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 11.64, this code ranks in the 97th percentile among Medicine codes — 14.9x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92933?
CPT 92933 (Prq trlml c athrc st angiop1) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with coronary atherectomy and stent placement with coronary angiography of a single artery.
Who uses CPT code 92933?
CPT 92933 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery. Combined interventional strategy using atherectomy to debulk lesion followed by stent placement, particularly effective for ostial lesions, bifurcation lesions, and heavily calcified stenosis.
When is CPT 92933 used?
Combined interventional strategy using atherectomy to debulk lesion followed by stent placement, particularly effective for ostial lesions, bifurcation lesions, and heavily calcified stenosis.
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