92974 Catheter place cardiovascular brachytx
Also known as: coronary brachytherapy, radiation stent, vascular brachytherapy
Catheter placement for delivery of radiation (brachytherapy) to treat coronary artery stenosis.
In Plain Language
radiation therapy inside heart vessel; internal radiation treatment for artery
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 RVU | 2.93 |
| Total RVU | 2.93 |
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 2.93, this code ranks in the 86th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92974?
CPT 92974 (Catheter place cardiovascular brachytx) is a Medicine code. Catheter placement for delivery of radiation (brachytherapy) to treat coronary artery stenosis.
Who uses CPT code 92974?
CPT 92974 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery. Interventional technique combining catheter placement with radioactive source delivery to inhibit restenosis after coronary angioplasty, particularly for in-stent restenosis.
When is CPT 92974 used?
Interventional technique combining catheter placement with radioactive source delivery to inhibit restenosis after coronary angioplasty, particularly for in-stent restenosis.
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