CPT 92978
Endoluminl ivus oct c 1st
CPT 92978 at a glance
- Code
- 92978
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Endoluminl ivus oct c 1st
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 92978?
CPT 92978 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Endoluminl ivus oct c 1st". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 92978 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 92978 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 92978 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 92978?
CPT 92978 is most associated with Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.