92990 Revision of pulmonary valve
Also known as: TPVR pulmonary valve, transcatheter pulmonary valve, percutaneous pulmonary valve
Percutaneous revision or replacement of pulmonary valve using catheter-based approach.
In Plain Language
catheter replacement of right heart valve
Clinical Context
Minimally invasive replacement of dysfunctional pulmonary valve in patients with congenital heart disease or prior surgical repair requiring intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.81 |
| Total RVU | 17.81 |
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 17.81, this code ranks in the 99th percentile among Medicine codes — 22.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92990?
CPT 92990 (Revision of pulmonary valve) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous revision or replacement of pulmonary valve using catheter-based approach.
Who uses CPT code 92990?
CPT 92990 is used by interventional cardiology, congenital heart surgery, cardiology. Minimally invasive replacement of dysfunctional pulmonary valve in patients with congenital heart disease or prior surgical repair requiring intervention.
When is CPT 92990 used?
Minimally invasive replacement of dysfunctional pulmonary valve in patients with congenital heart disease or prior surgical repair requiring intervention.
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