75809 Nonvascular shunt x-ray
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.
In Plain Language
shunt tube X-ray; shunt flow imaging
Clinical Context
Evaluates ventriculoperitoneal shunt, ventriculoatrial shunt, and other non-vascular shunts for patency, obstruction, and malfunction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.46 |
| Total RVU | 0.46 |
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 0.46, this code ranks in the 26th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.8x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 75809?
CPT 75809 (Nonvascular shunt x-ray) is a Radiology code. Radiographic imaging of a non-vascular shunt using contrast medium to assess shunt patency, flow direction, and shunt function.
Who uses CPT code 75809?
CPT 75809 is used by Radiology, Neurosurgery. Evaluates ventriculoperitoneal shunt, ventriculoatrial shunt, and other non-vascular shunts for patency, obstruction, and malfunction.
When is CPT 75809 used?
Evaluates ventriculoperitoneal shunt, ventriculoatrial shunt, and other non-vascular shunts for patency, obstruction, and malfunction.
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