92998 Pul artery balloon repair percut
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 RVU | 5.84 |
| Total RVU | 5.84 |
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 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
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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