92973 Prq trluml c mchn asp thrmbc
Also known as: thrombectomy, clot aspiration, mechanical thrombus removal
Percutaneous transluminal coronary mechanical aspiration thrombectomy to remove acute thrombus from coronary artery.
In Plain Language
clot removal from heart vessel; suction removal of blood clot
Clinical Context
Interventional procedure to remove acute coronary thrombus in acute myocardial infarction, reducing thrombus burden and improving myocardial reperfusion.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.71 |
| Total RVU | 1.71 |
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 1.71, this code ranks in the 73rd percentile among Medicine codes — 2.2x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92973?
CPT 92973 (Prq trluml c mchn asp thrmbc) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous transluminal coronary mechanical aspiration thrombectomy to remove acute thrombus from coronary artery.
Who uses CPT code 92973?
CPT 92973 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery. Interventional procedure to remove acute coronary thrombus in acute myocardial infarction, reducing thrombus burden and improving myocardial reperfusion.
When is CPT 92973 used?
Interventional procedure to remove acute coronary thrombus in acute myocardial infarction, reducing thrombus burden and improving myocardial reperfusion.
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