92997 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 92997, in plain terms, covers A doctor uses a catheter with a balloon to open a blocked pulmonary artery through the skin. CPT 92997 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 92997 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 92997 on AAPC