92941 Prq trlml revsc tot occl ami
Also known as: PTCA total occlusion AMI, thrombectomy intervention acute MI
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with revascularization of a totally occluded coronary artery in acute myocardial infarction.
In Plain Language
emergency vessel opening for heart attack; acute artery reopening
Clinical Context
Emergency intervention in acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) with total coronary artery occlusion, performed emergently to restore myocardial perfusion and limit infarction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.40 |
| Total RVU | 12.40 |
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 12.40, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Medicine codes — 15.9x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92941?
CPT 92941 (Prq trlml revsc tot occl ami) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with revascularization of a totally occluded coronary artery in acute myocardial infarction.
Who uses CPT code 92941?
CPT 92941 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, internal medicine. Emergency intervention in acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) with total coronary artery occlusion, performed emergently to restore myocardial perfusion and limit infarction.
When is CPT 92941 used?
Emergency intervention in acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) with total coronary artery occlusion, performed emergently to restore myocardial perfusion and limit infarction.
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