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92974 Catheter place cardiovascular brachytx

Medicine

Also known as: coronary brachytherapy, radiation stent, vascular brachytherapy

Catheter placement for delivery of radiation (brachytherapy) to treat coronary artery stenosis.

Clinical Context

Interventional technique combining catheter placement with radioactive source delivery to inhibit restenosis after coronary angioplasty, particularly for in-stent restenosis.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.93
Practice Expense RVU0.55
Malpractice RVU0.67
Total RVU4.15

Est. Medicare Payment

$138.61

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

interventional cardiologycardiothoracic surgery

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