75716 Artery x-rays arms/legs
Also known as: bilateral limb arteriography, aortoiliac/bilateral extremity angiography, multi-limb angiography
Angiographic radiographic imaging of arteries supplying bilateral arms and/or legs to assess for stenosis, occlusion, and lower extremity runoff.
In Plain Language
both arms/legs blood vessel X-ray; bilateral limb vessel imaging
Clinical Context
Comprehensive evaluation of bilateral peripheral arterial disease and comparison; assesses aortoiliac and femoral-popliteal-tibial segments.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.92 |
| Total RVU | 1.92 |
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 1.92, this code ranks in the 88th percentile among Radiology codes — 2.4x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 75716?
CPT 75716 (Artery x-rays arms/legs) is a Radiology code. Angiographic radiographic imaging of arteries supplying bilateral arms and/or legs to assess for stenosis, occlusion, and lower extremity runoff.
Who uses CPT code 75716?
CPT 75716 is used by Radiology, Vascular Surgery. Comprehensive evaluation of bilateral peripheral arterial disease and comparison; assesses aortoiliac and femoral-popliteal-tibial segments.
When is CPT 75716 used?
Comprehensive evaluation of bilateral peripheral arterial disease and comparison; assesses aortoiliac and femoral-popliteal-tibial segments.
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