70498 CT angiography neck
Also known as: CTA neck, neck angiography, carotid angiography, neck vessel imaging
Computed tomographic angiography of the cervical and intracranial arteries including the neck with intravenous contrast medium during arterial phase imaging.
Clinical Context
Used for carotid stenosis evaluation, vertebral artery pathology assessment, neck dissection, and vascular injury evaluation. Provides excellent visualization of extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries.
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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