92972 Percutaneous trluml coronry lithotrp
Also known as: coronary lithotripsy, shock wave angioplasty
Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (PTCL) to treat coronary artery stenosis using shock waves.
In Plain Language
shock wave vessel opening; sound wave artery treatment
Clinical Context
Emerging interventional technique using shock waves to fracture atherosclerotic plaque or calcified lesions in coronary arteries resistant to standard balloon angioplasty.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.90 |
| Total RVU | 2.90 |
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. 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 2.90, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.7x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92972?
CPT 92972 (Percutaneous trluml coronry lithotrp) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (PTCL) to treat coronary artery stenosis using shock waves.
Who uses CPT code 92972?
CPT 92972 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery. Emerging interventional technique using shock waves to fracture atherosclerotic plaque or calcified lesions in coronary arteries resistant to standard balloon angioplasty.
When is CPT 92972 used?
Emerging interventional technique using shock waves to fracture atherosclerotic plaque or calcified lesions in coronary arteries resistant to standard balloon angioplasty.
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