75820 Vein x-ray arm/leg
Also known as: extremity venography, arm/leg venography, venous imaging
Radiographic imaging of veins in an arm or leg using contrast medium to assess deep and superficial venous anatomy and thrombosis.
In Plain Language
arm or leg vein X-ray; extremity vein imaging
Clinical Context
Evaluates deep vein thrombosis, superficial phlebitis, venous insufficiency, and venous anatomy prior to vascular surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.02 |
| Total RVU | 1.02 |
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 1.02, this code ranks in the 59th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.3x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 75820?
CPT 75820 (Vein x-ray arm/leg) is a Radiology code. Radiographic imaging of veins in an arm or leg using contrast medium to assess deep and superficial venous anatomy and thrombosis.
Who uses CPT code 75820?
CPT 75820 is used by Radiology, Vascular Surgery. Evaluates deep vein thrombosis, superficial phlebitis, venous insufficiency, and venous anatomy prior to vascular surgery.
When is CPT 75820 used?
Evaluates deep vein thrombosis, superficial phlebitis, venous insufficiency, and venous anatomy prior to vascular surgery.
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