75809 Nonvascular shunt x-ray
Radiology
Also known as: shunt study, ventricular shunt imaging, ventriculoperitoneal shunt X-ray
Radiographic imaging of a non-vascular shunt using contrast medium to assess shunt patency, flow direction, and shunt function.
Clinical Context
Evaluates ventriculoperitoneal shunt, ventriculoatrial shunt, and other non-vascular shunts for patency, obstruction, and malfunction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.46 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.04 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.05 |
| Total RVU | 2.55 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$85.17
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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