92943 Prq trluml revsc ch occ anterior
Also known as: CTO anterior PCI, chronic total occlusion intervention
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with revascularization of a chronically occluded anterior coronary artery.
In Plain Language
opening of long-standing blocked artery in front wall
Clinical Context
Revascularization of chronically totally occluded coronary arteries in the left anterior descending distribution, used for chronic ischemia, anginal symptoms, or ventricular dysfunction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.35 |
| Total RVU | 13.35 |
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 13.35, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Medicine codes — 17.1x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92943?
CPT 92943 (Prq trluml revsc ch occ anterior) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with revascularization of a chronically occluded anterior coronary artery.
Who uses CPT code 92943?
CPT 92943 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery. Revascularization of chronically totally occluded coronary arteries in the left anterior descending distribution, used for chronic ischemia, anginal symptoms, or ventricular dysfunction.
When is CPT 92943 used?
Revascularization of chronically totally occluded coronary arteries in the left anterior descending distribution, used for chronic ischemia, anginal symptoms, or ventricular dysfunction.
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