How Much Does Prq Tcat Placement Ntrac St 1 Les Cost?
Also known as: Prq tcat plmt ntrac st 1 les (CPT 92928)
Coronary artery angioplasty and stent placement to open a blocked heart artery.
Prq Tcat Placement Ntrac St 1 Les (CPT 92928) costs $464 at Medicare rates.
Patient Guide: Prq Tcat Placement Ntrac St 1 Les
What you need to know before your appointment
What to Expect
During a heart catheterization, a tiny balloon is inflated inside the blocked artery to open it, then a small metal mesh tube (stent) is placed to keep it open. You are awake but sedated.
How Long Does It Take?
1-2 hours
Common Reasons Doctors Order This
Heart attack treatment, severe coronary artery blockage, chest pain from blocked arteries, abnormal stress test showing significant blockage
How to Prepare
Fast for 6-8 hours. Inform doctors of all allergies. You will likely take blood-thinning medications after stent placement. Hospital stay is typically 1-2 days.
Procedures Commonly Done Together
These procedures are frequently performed alongside Prq tcat plmt ntrac st 1 les
How to Reduce Your Cost for Prq tcat plmt ntrac st 1 les
Practical tips that can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars
- 1 Ask about cash-pay discounts
Many hospitals and clinics offer 20-40% discounts for self-pay patients. Always ask before scheduling.
- 2 Compare facility vs. office setting costs
Some procedures cost significantly less in an office setting than a hospital. Ask your provider about options.
- 3 Shop around — costs vary significantly
Costs can vary 2-3x between providers in the same city. Get quotes from multiple facilities.
How is the Price Calculated?
Medicare calculates procedure payments using Relative Value Units (RVUs). Each procedure has three components multiplied by a conversion factor ($33.40 in 2026) and adjusted by geographic cost indices.
Payment = Total RVU (13.89) x CF ($33.40) = $464
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People Also Ask
Common questions people search for about this procedure
How much does it cost to get a heart stent?
The mean in-hospital cost for stent patients was ,268 higher than for those receiving coronary angioplasty (4,802 vs. 1,534, p < 0.001).
Why are stents so expensive?
Factors Affecting Stent Prices In general, DES are more expensive than BMS. The price of a stent can also be affected by the location of the blockage. For example, stents that are placed in the coronary arteries are typically more expensive than stents that are placed in other arteries.
What is life expectancy after having stents put in?
How much does Medicare pay for a stent?
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Prq tcat plmt ntrac st 1 les cost?
The Medicare facility rate for Prq tcat plmt ntrac st 1 les is $464. Commercial insurance rates typically range from 150% to 250% of Medicare (varies by plan).
How much does Prq tcat plmt ntrac st 1 les cost without insurance?
Without insurance, the cost of Prq tcat plmt ntrac st 1 les can range from 150% of Medicare to 500% of Medicare depending on the facility. Many hospitals and clinics offer self-pay discounts of 20-40% off their chargemaster price. Always ask about cash pricing before your visit.
Does insurance cover Prq tcat plmt ntrac st 1 les?
Most commercial health insurance plans and Medicare cover Prq tcat plmt ntrac st 1 les when ordered by a physician for a medically necessary reason. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay/coinsurance structure, and whether you use an in-network provider. Check with your insurance company before scheduling to confirm coverage and get a cost estimate.
Why does the cost vary so much by location?
Medicare adjusts payments using Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs) that reflect local differences in physician work costs, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance. Manhattan, San Francisco, and other high-cost areas pay significantly more than rural regions. Commercial insurers follow similar geographic patterns.