74301 X-rays at surgery add-on
Also known as: intraoperative cholangiography, surgical X-ray, on-table imaging
Intraoperative radiographic imaging performed at the time of surgery for real-time visualization and guidance during biliary or gastrointestinal surgical procedures.
In Plain Language
X-ray during surgery; operating room imaging
Clinical Context
Performed intraoperatively to confirm bile duct clearance, identify retained stones, assess surgical anatomy, and guide therapeutic maneuvers during hepatobiliary surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.21 |
| Total RVU | 0.21 |
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 0.21, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Radiology codes — 3.9x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 74301?
CPT 74301 (X-rays at surgery add-on) is a Radiology code. Intraoperative radiographic imaging performed at the time of surgery for real-time visualization and guidance during biliary or gastrointestinal surgical procedures.
Who uses CPT code 74301?
CPT 74301 is used by Radiology, Surgery. Performed intraoperatively to confirm bile duct clearance, identify retained stones, assess surgical anatomy, and guide therapeutic maneuvers during hepatobiliary surgery.
When is CPT 74301 used?
Performed intraoperatively to confirm bile duct clearance, identify retained stones, assess surgical anatomy, and guide therapeutic maneuvers during hepatobiliary surgery.
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