92986 Revision of aortic valve
Also known as: TAVR aortic valve revision, transcatheter aortic valve, percutaneous aortic valve replacement
Percutaneous revision or replacement of aortic valve using catheter-based approach with or without transthoracic guidance.
In Plain Language
catheter replacement of aortic valve; heart valve replacement through catheter
Clinical Context
Minimally invasive alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement for patients with aortic stenosis who are at high surgical risk or are not surgical candidates.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.04 |
| Total RVU | 22.04 |
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. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. 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 22.04, this code ranks in the 100th percentile among Medicine codes — 28.3x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92986?
CPT 92986 (Revision of aortic valve) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous revision or replacement of aortic valve using catheter-based approach with or without transthoracic guidance.
Who uses CPT code 92986?
CPT 92986 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology. Minimally invasive alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement for patients with aortic stenosis who are at high surgical risk or are not surgical candidates.
When is CPT 92986 used?
Minimally invasive alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement for patients with aortic stenosis who are at high surgical risk or are not surgical candidates.
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