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.
In Plain Language
neck blood vessel imaging; carotid 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 |
| Total RVU | 1.71 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.71, this code ranks in the 83rd percentile among Radiology codes — 2.1x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 70498?
CPT 70498 (CT angiography neck) is a Radiology code. Computed tomographic angiography of the cervical and intracranial arteries including the neck with intravenous contrast medium during arterial phase imaging.
Who uses CPT code 70498?
CPT 70498 is used by Neuroradiology, Vascular Surgery, Neurology. Used for carotid stenosis evaluation, vertebral artery pathology assessment, neck dissection, and vascular injury evaluation. Provides excellent visualization of extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries.
When is CPT 70498 used?
Used for carotid stenosis evaluation, vertebral artery pathology assessment, neck dissection, and vascular injury evaluation. Provides excellent visualization of extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries.
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