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92998 Pul artery balloon repair percut

Medicine +Add-on

Also known as: additional pulmonary valvuloplasty

Percutaneous pulmonary artery balloon angioplasty and valvuloplasty performed as add-on service during same session.

In Plain Language

extra balloon dilation of pulmonary valve

Clinical Context

Additional pulmonary valvuloplasty intervention during same catheterization session, used when bilateral or additional pulmonary artery intervention needed.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.84
Total RVU5.84

Est. Medicare Payment

$195.06

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 5.84, this code ranks in the 93rd percentile among Medicine codes — 7.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

interventional cardiologycardiology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 92998?

CPT 92998 (Pul artery balloon repair percut) is a Medicine code. Percutaneous pulmonary artery balloon angioplasty and valvuloplasty performed as add-on service during same session.

Who uses CPT code 92998?

CPT 92998 is used by interventional cardiology, cardiology. Additional pulmonary valvuloplasty intervention during same catheterization session, used when bilateral or additional pulmonary artery intervention needed.

When is CPT 92998 used?

Additional pulmonary valvuloplasty intervention during same catheterization session, used when bilateral or additional pulmonary artery intervention needed.

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