75746 Artery x-rays lung
Also known as: selective pulmonary angiography, segmental lung angiography, pulmonary artery branches
Angiographic radiographic imaging of pulmonary arteries with selective catheterization of pulmonary artery branches for detailed vascular assessment.
In Plain Language
detailed lung blood vessel X-ray; targeted lung vessel imaging
Clinical Context
Evaluates peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis, segmental perfusion defects, and localized pulmonary vascular disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.11 |
| Total RVU | 1.11 |
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 1.11, this code ranks in the 63rd percentile among Radiology codes — 1.4x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 75746?
CPT 75746 (Artery x-rays lung) is a Radiology code. Angiographic radiographic imaging of pulmonary arteries with selective catheterization of pulmonary artery branches for detailed vascular assessment.
Who uses CPT code 75746?
CPT 75746 is used by Radiology, Pulmonology. Evaluates peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis, segmental perfusion defects, and localized pulmonary vascular disease.
When is CPT 75746 used?
Evaluates peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis, segmental perfusion defects, and localized pulmonary vascular disease.
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