72191 CT angiograph pelvic without & with dye
Also known as: pelvic angiography, pelvic CTA, iliac angiography
Computed tomographic angiography of the pelvis with intravenous contrast medium during arterial phase imaging. Evaluates pelvic vasculature including aorta, iliac vessels, and branches.
In Plain Language
pelvic blood vessel scan; hip area artery imaging
Clinical Context
Used for pelvic trauma with vascular injury concern, aneurysm assessment, and vascular malformation evaluation. Essential for complex pelvic trauma workup.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.76 |
| Total RVU | 1.76 |
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 1.76, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Radiology codes — 2.2x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 72191?
CPT 72191 (CT angiograph pelvic without & with dye) is a Radiology code. Computed tomographic angiography of the pelvis with intravenous contrast medium during arterial phase imaging. Evaluates pelvic vasculature including aorta, iliac vessels, and branches.
Who uses CPT code 72191?
CPT 72191 is used by Trauma Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Radiology. Used for pelvic trauma with vascular injury concern, aneurysm assessment, and vascular malformation evaluation. Essential for complex pelvic trauma workup.
When is CPT 72191 used?
Used for pelvic trauma with vascular injury concern, aneurysm assessment, and vascular malformation evaluation. Essential for complex pelvic trauma workup.
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