75571 CT hrt without dye with ca test
Also known as: coronary calcium scoring, CAC score, non-contrast cardiac CT
Computed tomography imaging of the heart without contrast, performed with coronary artery calcium scoring to quantify atherosclerotic burden.
In Plain Language
heart calcium scan; heart plaque imaging
Clinical Context
Quantifies coronary artery calcification for cardiovascular risk stratification in asymptomatic individuals; calcium score predicts future cardiac events.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.57 |
| Total RVU | 0.57 |
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 0.57, this code ranks in the 35th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.4x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 75571?
CPT 75571 (CT hrt without dye with ca test) is a Radiology code. Computed tomography imaging of the heart without contrast, performed with coronary artery calcium scoring to quantify atherosclerotic burden.
Who uses CPT code 75571?
CPT 75571 is used by Radiology, Cardiology. Quantifies coronary artery calcification for cardiovascular risk stratification in asymptomatic individuals; calcium score predicts future cardiac events.
When is CPT 75571 used?
Quantifies coronary artery calcification for cardiovascular risk stratification in asymptomatic individuals; calcium score predicts future cardiac events.
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