92950 Heart/lung resuscitation cpr
Also known as: CPR, closed chest compression, resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, code blue
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including closed chest massage and artificial ventilation performed by a physician.
In Plain Language
emergency chest compression; heart restart procedure
Clinical Context
Emergency procedure for cardiac arrest to restore blood circulation and oxygenation, performed when patient loses pulse and consciousness, critical intervention to prevent death.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.90 |
| Total RVU | 3.90 |
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 3.90, this code ranks in the 89th percentile among Medicine codes — 5.0x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92950?
CPT 92950 (Heart/lung resuscitation cpr) is a Medicine code. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including closed chest massage and artificial ventilation performed by a physician.
Who uses CPT code 92950?
CPT 92950 is used by emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery. Emergency procedure for cardiac arrest to restore blood circulation and oxygenation, performed when patient loses pulse and consciousness, critical intervention to prevent death.
When is CPT 92950 used?
Emergency procedure for cardiac arrest to restore blood circulation and oxygenation, performed when patient loses pulse and consciousness, critical intervention to prevent death.
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