75743 Artery x-rays lungs
Also known as: bilateral pulmonary angiography, bilateral lung vessel imaging
Angiographic radiographic imaging of pulmonary arteries bilaterally to assess bilateral lung vasculature and pulmonary vascular disease.
In Plain Language
both lung blood vessel X-ray; bilateral lung vessel imaging
Clinical Context
Evaluates pulmonary embolism bilaterally, pulmonary hypertension, vasculitis, and chronic thromboembolic disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.62 |
| Total RVU | 1.62 |
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 1.62, this code ranks in the 81st percentile among Radiology codes — 2.0x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 75743?
CPT 75743 (Artery x-rays lungs) is a Radiology code. Angiographic radiographic imaging of pulmonary arteries bilaterally to assess bilateral lung vasculature and pulmonary vascular disease.
Who uses CPT code 75743?
CPT 75743 is used by Radiology, Pulmonology. Evaluates pulmonary embolism bilaterally, pulmonary hypertension, vasculitis, and chronic thromboembolic disease.
When is CPT 75743 used?
Evaluates pulmonary embolism bilaterally, pulmonary hypertension, vasculitis, and chronic thromboembolic disease.
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