CPT CODECardiovascularStatus A

CPT Code 92924Complete Billing & Coding Guide (2026)Prq trluml c athrc 1 art&/br

Reviewed by AAPC-Certified Coders2026 Medicare Fee ScheduleCMS + AMA Sources
Medicare Payment
$469
Non-facility · National avg
Facility
$469
Total RVU
14.05
Global
000
Payment
$469
non-facility
Work RVU
9.88
physician effort
Global Period
000
post-op days
Bundling Edits
10
NCCI pairs

About CPT 92924

CPT 92924 is a Current Procedural Terminology code in the Cardiovascular category maintained by the American Medical Association. The CMS short descriptor reads "Prq trluml c athrc 1 art&/br". For the full AMA long descriptor and clinical guidance, refer to the current CPT code manual.

Documentation specificity, correct ICD-10 linkage, and modifier accuracy determine whether 92924 pays cleanly or triggers a denial. Verify CMS National Physician Fee Schedule status, applicable Medicare LCDs, and any payer-specific medical policies before submission.

Pro Tip

92924 has 10 NCCI bundling edit pairs documented. Run your scrubber against the NCCI quarterly update before submission. When clinically warranted, use modifier 59 or the X-modifiers (XE, XS, XP, XU) to bypass an indicator-1 edit, with chart documentation supporting the distinct service.

Code Properties

Global Period
000
0-day global period (no postoperative days)
Status Indicator
A
Active. Payment under Medicare PFS.
Conversion Factor
$33.4009
CMS national rate
Effective Date
2026-04-01
per CMS publication

RVU Breakdown

Every CPT code’s Medicare payment is calculated from three Relative Value Unit components: physician work, practice expense, and malpractice. Together they multiply by the conversion factor to produce the payment amount.

RVU Composition
14.05 total RVU
9.88
1.86
2.31
Work RVU
9.88 · 70%
Physician time + skill
Practice Expense
1.86 · 13%
Office & equipment
Malpractice
2.31 · 16%
Liability insurance
Non-Facility
Private office · urgent care · ambulatory
Most billed
$469.28
14.05 RVU × $33.4009 CF
Facility
Hospital · ASC · nursing home
$469.28
14.05 RVU × $33.4009 CF

Payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.4009) × Geographic Adjustment (GPCI). National averages shown. Actual payment varies by locality.

Medicare Payment by State

Medicare adjusts payment by locality based on GPCI (Geographic Practice Cost Index). Higher cost-of-living areas like California and New York pay more. Rural states pay less. Top 12 states shown.

AK
$604
FL
$543
IL
$539
NY
$520
DC
$507
NJ
$500
MI
$497
CT
$497
WV
$494
MD
$482
GA
$482
NM
$480

Showing top 12 of 53 states. Full locality data available in CMS PFS Locality file.

NCCI Bundling Edits

10 pairs

These codes trigger National Correct Coding Initiative edits when billed with 92924. An indicator of 0 means the pair cannot be unbundled. Indicator 1 means modifier 59 or X-modifiers may allow separate billing with supporting documentation.

Common Denial Risk

Billing 92924 alongside a bundled code without the correct modifier generates CARC 97 denials. Payers often flag these as audit risks. Document medical necessity for the separate service and apply modifier 59 or the appropriate X-modifier (XE, XS, XP, XU) only when clinically justified.

AR Recovery Note

Bundling denials on 92924 are recoverable when the edit indicator is 1 and the chart documents a distinct, separately identifiable service. Our coders verify the indicator and pick the precise X-modifier (XE, XS, XP, XU) instead of defaulting to modifier 59.

Applicable Modifiers

Modifiers commonly paired with 92924 based on its category. Apply only when the clinical circumstance warrants. Incorrect modifier use is a top audit target.

33
Preventive services — when the primary purpose is delivery of an evidence-based service per USPSTF A or B recommendation
When to use · Screening services (colonoscopy, mammography, etc.) to indicate the primary purpose is preventive. Waives cost-sharing under ACA.
GA
Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy (ABN on file)
When to use · Medicare: when an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) has been signed by the patient for services that may not be covered.
GY
Item or service statutorily excluded or does not meet the definition of any Medicare benefit
When to use · Service is never covered by Medicare (e.g., cosmetic procedures). May bill patient directly.
GZ
Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary — no ABN on file
When to use · When a service is expected to be denied by Medicare and no ABN was obtained. Provider cannot bill the patient.
KX
Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met
When to use · Attestation that LCD/NCD criteria have been met. Common with therapy cap exceptions and DME.
AR Recovery Note

Modifier audits catch what scrubbers miss. Our AAPC-certified team reviews every modifier choice on 92924 against the chart documentation before submission, surfacing missed and misapplied modifiers across the practice.

Supporting ICD-10 Diagnoses

These diagnosis codes commonly support medical necessity for CPT 92924. Using the correct ICD-10 prevents CARC 50 denials. Payer rejects when the diagnosis doesn’t support the procedure.

1
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
CMS LCD
I20.0Unstable angina
I20.1See ICD-10-CM tabular index
I20.81See ICD-10-CM tabular index
I20.89See ICD-10-CM tabular index
I20.9Angina pectoris, unspecified
I21.01See ICD-10-CM tabular index
I21.02See ICD-10-CM tabular index
I21.09See ICD-10-CM tabular index
I21.11See ICD-10-CM tabular index
I21.19See ICD-10-CM tabular index
I21.21See ICD-10-CM tabular index
I21.29See ICD-10-CM tabular index
AR Recovery Note

CARC 50 medical-necessity denials carry both rework cost and an audit-risk signal when patterns repeat. Our coders verify ICD-10 specificity and policy alignment at the coding stage so these losses get prevented upstream.

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Everything about CPT 92924

What does CPT code 92924 cover?

CPT 92924 is a Current Procedural Terminology code in the Cardiovascular category maintained by the American Medical Association. The CMS short descriptor reads "Prq trluml c athrc 1 art&/br". For the full AMA long descriptor and clinical guidance, refer to the current CPT code manual.

What is the Medicare payment for CPT 92924?

The national average Medicare payment for CPT 92924 is approximately $469.28 in a non-facility setting and $469.28 in a facility setting. Actual payment varies by locality based on GPCI adjustments. Total RVU is 14.05 with a conversion factor of $33.4009.

What is the global period for CPT 92924?

CPT 92924 has a 0-day global period (indicator 000). Same-day E/M is bundled into the procedure, but office visits the next day or after are separately billable for unrelated care. Use modifier 24 for unrelated E/M during the global period.

What codes bundle with CPT 92924?

CPT 92924 has NCCI Procedure-to-Procedure edits with 10+ codes including 01924, 01925, 01926. Modifier indicator 0 means the edit cannot be bypassed. Indicator 1 means modifier 59 or X-modifiers may allow separate billing with documentation.

CMS Medicare Physician Fee ScheduleNCCI Edits · Current QuarterAMA CPT Code Set

CPT codes and descriptions are copyright of the American Medical Association. RVU values reflect current CMS publications. Actual payment varies by locality. Commercial payer rates vary by contract.

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