70496 CT angiography head
Also known as: CTA head, cerebral angiography, intracranial angiography, head CTA
Computed tomographic angiography specifically of the intracranial and extracranial arteries of the head with intravenous contrast medium during arterial phase imaging.
Clinical Context
Essential for acute stroke evaluation, intracranial aneurysm detection and characterization, arterial dissection assessment, and evaluation of vascular malformations. Rapid acquisition provides excellent vessel visualization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.71 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.37 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.12 |
| Total RVU | 8.20 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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