75705 Artery x-rays spine
Also known as: spinal arteriography, spinal angiography, spinal vascular imaging
Angiographic radiographic imaging of spinal arteries to assess spinal cord vascular anatomy and detect vascular malformations or tumoral enhancement.
In Plain Language
spine blood vessel X-ray; spinal artery imaging
Clinical Context
Evaluates spinal arteriovenous malformations, spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas, vascular tumors, and spinal cord infarction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.13 |
| Total RVU | 2.13 |
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 2.13, this code ranks in the 92nd percentile among Radiology codes — 2.6x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 75705?
CPT 75705 (Artery x-rays spine) is a Radiology code. Angiographic radiographic imaging of spinal arteries to assess spinal cord vascular anatomy and detect vascular malformations or tumoral enhancement.
Who uses CPT code 75705?
CPT 75705 is used by Radiology, Neurosurgery. Evaluates spinal arteriovenous malformations, spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas, vascular tumors, and spinal cord infarction.
When is CPT 75705 used?
Evaluates spinal arteriovenous malformations, spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas, vascular tumors, and spinal cord infarction.
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