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75894 X-rays transcath therapy

Radiology

Also known as: interventional angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, transcatheter therapy imaging

Radiographic imaging during transcatheter therapeutic intervention to visualize vascular anatomy and guide placement of therapeutic devices.

In Plain Language

X-ray guided treatment procedure; real-time imaging during catheter procedure

Clinical Context

Provides real-time fluoroscopic guidance during vascular interventions including angioplasty, stent placement, embolization, and thrombolysis.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.19
Total RVU2.19

Est. Medicare Payment

$73.15

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 2.19, this code ranks in the 92nd percentile among Radiology codes — 2.7x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.

Specialties

RadiologyInterventional Radiology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 75894?

CPT 75894 (X-rays transcath therapy) is a Radiology code. Radiographic imaging during transcatheter therapeutic intervention to visualize vascular anatomy and guide placement of therapeutic devices.

Who uses CPT code 75894?

CPT 75894 is used by Radiology, Interventional Radiology. Provides real-time fluoroscopic guidance during vascular interventions including angioplasty, stent placement, embolization, and thrombolysis.

When is CPT 75894 used?

Provides real-time fluoroscopic guidance during vascular interventions including angioplasty, stent placement, embolization, and thrombolysis.

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