75756 Artery x-rays chest
Also known as: thoracic angiography, chest vessel imaging, internal mammary angiography
Angiographic radiographic imaging of the thoracic cavity arteries including cardiac and chest wall vessels to assess thoracic vasculature.
In Plain Language
chest blood vessel X-ray; thoracic vessel imaging
Clinical Context
Evaluates internal mammary artery patency for coronary bypass, chest wall ischemia, and thoracic 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 75756?
CPT 75756 (Artery x-rays chest) is a Radiology code. Angiographic radiographic imaging of the thoracic cavity arteries including cardiac and chest wall vessels to assess thoracic vasculature.
Who uses CPT code 75756?
CPT 75756 is used by Radiology, Cardiology. Evaluates internal mammary artery patency for coronary bypass, chest wall ischemia, and thoracic vascular disease.
When is CPT 75756 used?
Evaluates internal mammary artery patency for coronary bypass, chest wall ischemia, and thoracic vascular disease.
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