92997 Pul artery balloon repair percut
Also known as: pulmonary valvuloplasty, pulmonary artery balloon dilation
Percutaneous pulmonary artery balloon angioplasty and valvuloplasty for repair of pulmonary stenosis.
In Plain Language
balloon dilation of pulmonary valve
Clinical Context
Catheter-based intervention for pulmonary valve stenosis causing right ventricular outflow tract obstruction, improving valve opening and reducing obstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.68 |
| Total RVU | 11.68 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. 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 11.68, this code ranks in the 97th percentile among Medicine codes — 15.0x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92997?
CPT 92997 (Pul artery balloon repair percut) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous pulmonary artery balloon angioplasty and valvuloplasty for repair of pulmonary stenosis.
Who uses CPT code 92997?
CPT 92997 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiology, congenital heart disease. Catheter-based intervention for pulmonary valve stenosis causing right ventricular outflow tract obstruction, improving valve opening and reducing obstruction.
When is CPT 92997 used?
Catheter-based intervention for pulmonary valve stenosis causing right ventricular outflow tract obstruction, improving valve opening and reducing obstruction.
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