75870 Vein x-ray skull
Also known as: cerebral venography, intracranial venography, cerebral vein imaging
Radiographic imaging of veins in the skull and intracranial cavity using contrast medium to assess cerebral venous anatomy and sinus thrombosis.
In Plain Language
brain vein X-ray; skull vein imaging
Clinical Context
Evaluates cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, cortical vein thrombosis, and intracranial venous anatomy.
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 75870?
CPT 75870 (Vein x-ray skull) is a Radiology code. Radiographic imaging of veins in the skull and intracranial cavity using contrast medium to assess cerebral venous anatomy and sinus thrombosis.
Who uses CPT code 75870?
CPT 75870 is used by Radiology, Neurology. Evaluates cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, cortical vein thrombosis, and intracranial venous anatomy.
When is CPT 75870 used?
Evaluates cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, cortical vein thrombosis, and intracranial venous anatomy.
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