CPT code 92924 refers to a procedure that uses special tools to open up narrow parts of the heart’s blood vessels, which help improve blood flow. CPT 92924 represents “Percutaneous transluminal coronary atherectomy, with coronary angioplasty when performed; single major coronary artery or branch.”
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure, known as percutaneous transluminal coronary atherectomy, involves inserting a small tool through the skin into an artery to reach a blocked area in a major heart vessel. It clears away blockages, and if needed, a small balloon is used to widen the artery further. It focuses on a single major artery or one of its branches. The procedure does not include working on multiple arteries at the same time.
Common Names:
- Coronary Atherectomy
- Rotational Atherectomy
- PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty)
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 11.74.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Heart vessel cleaning and widening
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Procedure to remove blockage and open artery in the heart
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is often used for patients suffering from coronary artery disease, where the heart’s arteries are narrowed or blocked, leading to chest pain or risk of heart attack. For example, someone who experiences chest pain due to narrowed blood vessels in their heart may undergo this procedure to remove the blockage and ease their symptoms.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- I25.10: Chronic ischemic heart disease, specifically when hardening of the heart arteries occurs without chest pain.
- I25.119: Atherosclerotic heart disease with angina, describing blocked heart arteries causing chest pain during exercise or stress.
- Z95.5: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft, indicating the patient has previously had a stent placed in their heart arteries.
Summary
In summary, code 92924 describes a specialized procedure to remove blockages from one of the heart’s main arteries to improve blood flow. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 92924 include I25.10 (Chronic ischemic heart disease) and I25.119 (Heart disease with chest pain).
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