92945 Prq trl rvs ch occ anterior & rtrgr
Also known as: CTO retrograde PCI, retrograde chronic total occlusion
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with revascularization of a chronically occluded anterior coronary artery with retrograde approach.
In Plain Language
reverse direction opening of blocked front wall artery
Clinical Context
Advanced revascularization technique for chronically occluded coronary arteries using retrograde approach when antegrade access fails, enabling successful recanalization of complex chronic occlusions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.00 |
| Total RVU | 15.00 |
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 15.00, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Medicine codes — 19.2x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92945?
CPT 92945 (Prq trl rvs ch occ anterior & rtrgr) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with revascularization of a chronically occluded anterior coronary artery with retrograde approach.
Who uses CPT code 92945?
CPT 92945 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery. Advanced revascularization technique for chronically occluded coronary arteries using retrograde approach when antegrade access fails, enabling successful recanalization of complex chronic occlusions.
When is CPT 92945 used?
Advanced revascularization technique for chronically occluded coronary arteries using retrograde approach when antegrade access fails, enabling successful recanalization of complex chronic occlusions.
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