CPT code 92986 represents percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty, a minimally invasive procedure to dilate a stenotic aortic valve and improve blood flow. The code captures a therapeutic catheter-based intervention used in acute and palliative settings, and it remains relevant nationally for hospitals and interventional cardiology programs managing symptomatic aortic stenosis or as a bridge to definitive therapy.

Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. Readers will find clinical context for the procedure, typical sites of service, and the operational implications for hospital and outpatient interventional suites. The publication outlines common modifiers and coding considerations, payer coverage patterns, and how CPT code 92986 fits within broader valvular intervention billing strategies.

This summary provides benchmarks for utilization and reimbursement patterns, highlights policy updates affecting coverage and prior authorization for transcatheter valve procedures, and explains how documentation and coding map to clinical workflows. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.