92978 Endoluminl ivus oct c first
Also known as: IVUS OCT imaging, intravascular imaging, coronary imaging
Endoluminal intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging of a coronary artery during first intervention.
In Plain Language
ultrasound picture of inside artery; detailed artery wall imaging
Clinical Context
Intracoronary imaging modalities providing detailed visualization of plaque morphology, vessel dimensions, and stent apposition to guide percutaneous coronary intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.80 |
| Total RVU | 1.80 |
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 1.80, this code ranks in the 75th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.3x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92978?
CPT 92978 (Endoluminl ivus oct c first) is a Medicine code. Endoluminal intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging of a coronary artery during first intervention.
Who uses CPT code 92978?
CPT 92978 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiology. Intracoronary imaging modalities providing detailed visualization of plaque morphology, vessel dimensions, and stent apposition to guide percutaneous coronary intervention.
When is CPT 92978 used?
Intracoronary imaging modalities providing detailed visualization of plaque morphology, vessel dimensions, and stent apposition to guide percutaneous coronary intervention.
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