CPT code 92928 refers to a medical procedure where a small tube called a stent is placed inside a major heart artery to help keep it open. CPT 92928 represents “Percutaneous transcatheter placement of intracoronary stent(s), with coronary angioplasty when performed; single major coronary artery or branch.”
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure involves inserting a thin tube through a small hole in the skin into a major heart artery. Through this tube, a stent, which is like a tiny mesh wire tube, is placed inside the artery to keep it open. This helps improve blood flow when there is a blockage. Sometimes, a method called angioplasty might be done at the same time, where a small balloon is used to widen the artery. What’s not included in this procedure are cases where stents are placed in multiple arteries or require more extensive preparation.
Common Names:
- Heart Stent Procedure
- Coronary Stenting
- PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 10.96.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Heart artery stent placement
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Placement of stent in heart artery
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is often used for patients who have heart conditions related to blocked arteries, which can cause chest pain, heart attacks, or other heart problems. For example, someone experiencing frequent chest pain during physical activities might be a candidate for this procedure to improve their heart’s blood supply.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- I25.10: This code is used for a condition called atherosclerotic heart disease, where the heart’s arteries become narrowed or blocked by fatty buildups.
- I20.1: This represents unstable angina, which is a type of chest pain that happens when the heart isn’t getting enough blood flow.
- Z95.5: This code indicates someone who has a coronary angioplasty implant and is returning for monitoring or follow-up care.
Summary
In summary, code 92928 describes a procedure to place a tiny tube inside a heart artery to keep it open and improve blood flow. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 92928 include I25.10 (heart artery disease) and I20.1 (chest pain due to reduced blood flow).
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