0075T Percutaneous stent/chest vertebral artery
Also known as: carotid stent retrograde, innominate artery stent, great vessel stent
Percutaneous transluminal stent placement of intrathoracic common carotid artery or innominate (brachiocephalic) artery by retrograde approach via the common carotid artery. Category III code for endovascular stenting of great vessels.
In Plain Language
stent placement in chest blood vessel through neck artery; non-surgical stent for blocked artery in the chest
Clinical Context
Used for percutaneous endovascular stenting of the intrathoracic common carotid or innominate artery via a retrograde approach. Indicated for atherosclerotic stenosis or occlusion of the great vessels causing upper extremity ischemia or cerebrovascular insufficiency. Less invasive alternative to open bypass surgery.
RVU Information
CPT 0075T does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Category III codes for emerging technology do not receive RVU assignments. Reimbursement is negotiated with individual payers.
Billing & Documentation
Category III codes are temporary codes for emerging technology, services, and procedures. They are not assigned RVU values by CMS. Coverage and reimbursement vary by payer — check with individual insurers before billing. These codes sunset after 5 years if not converted to Category I.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 0075T?
CPT 0075T (Percutaneous stent/chest vertebral artery) is a Category III code. Percutaneous transluminal stent placement of intrathoracic common carotid artery or innominate (brachiocephalic) artery by retrograde approach via the common carotid artery. Category III code for endovascular stenting of great vessels.
Is 0075T a permanent CPT code?
No — 0075T is a Category III temporary code for emerging technology. It may be converted to a permanent Category I code if widely adopted. Category III codes expire after 5 years without renewal.
When is CPT 0075T used?
Used for percutaneous endovascular stenting of the intrathoracic common carotid or innominate artery via a retrograde approach. Indicated for atherosclerotic stenosis or occlusion of the great vessels causing upper extremity ischemia or cerebrovascular insufficiency. Less invasive alternative to open bypass surgery.
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