75885 Vein x-ray liver with hemodynam
Also known as: hepatic venography, liver vein imaging, portal pressure study
Radiographic imaging of liver veins and hepatic vasculature with hemodynamic measurements for assessment of portal hypertension and liver disease.
In Plain Language
liver vein X-ray with pressure measurement; liver vessel imaging with measurements
Clinical Context
Evaluates portal hypertension, cirrhosis, and Budd-Chiari syndrome with measurement of wedged and free hepatic venous pressures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.40 |
| Total RVU | 1.40 |
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 1.40, this code ranks in the 74th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.7x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 75885?
CPT 75885 (Vein x-ray liver with hemodynam) is a Radiology code. Radiographic imaging of liver veins and hepatic vasculature with hemodynamic measurements for assessment of portal hypertension and liver disease.
Who uses CPT code 75885?
CPT 75885 is used by Radiology, Hepatology. Evaluates portal hypertension, cirrhosis, and Budd-Chiari syndrome with measurement of wedged and free hepatic venous pressures.
When is CPT 75885 used?
Evaluates portal hypertension, cirrhosis, and Budd-Chiari syndrome with measurement of wedged and free hepatic venous pressures.
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