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75902 Remove cva lumen obstruct

Radiology

Also known as: lumen declotting, graft declotting, access declotting

Radiographic imaging during catheter-based intervention to remove an obstruction from a vascular access device lumen to restore device patency.

In Plain Language

X-ray guided lumen unclogging; catheter cleaning procedure

Clinical Context

Removes intraluminal thrombus from dialysis grafts or vascular access devices using catheter-based technique.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.38
Total RVU0.38

Est. Medicare Payment

$12.69

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 0.38, this code ranks in the 23rd percentile among Radiology codes — 2.1x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.

Specialties

RadiologyInterventional Radiology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 75902?

CPT 75902 (Remove cva lumen obstruct) is a Radiology code. Radiographic imaging during catheter-based intervention to remove an obstruction from a vascular access device lumen to restore device patency.

Who uses CPT code 75902?

CPT 75902 is used by Radiology, Interventional Radiology. Removes intraluminal thrombus from dialysis grafts or vascular access devices using catheter-based technique.

When is CPT 75902 used?

Removes intraluminal thrombus from dialysis grafts or vascular access devices using catheter-based technique.

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