75887 Vein x-ray liver without hemodyn
Also known as: hepatic venography, liver vein imaging, portal vein imaging
Radiographic imaging of liver veins and hepatic vasculature without hemodynamic pressure measurements for assessment of venous anatomy.
In Plain Language
liver vein X-ray; liver vessel imaging
Clinical Context
Evaluates portal vein patency, hepatic vein obstruction, and Budd-Chiari syndrome without pressure measurement.
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 75887?
CPT 75887 (Vein x-ray liver without hemodyn) is a Radiology code. Radiographic imaging of liver veins and hepatic vasculature without hemodynamic pressure measurements for assessment of venous anatomy.
Who uses CPT code 75887?
CPT 75887 is used by Radiology, Hepatology. Evaluates portal vein patency, hepatic vein obstruction, and Budd-Chiari syndrome without pressure measurement.
When is CPT 75887 used?
Evaluates portal vein patency, hepatic vein obstruction, and Budd-Chiari syndrome without pressure measurement.
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