75970 Vascular biopsy
Also known as: vascular biopsy, angioscopically-guided biopsy, vascular tissue sampling
Percutaneous radiographically-guided biopsy of vascular tissue or lesion for histologic diagnosis during angiographic procedure.
In Plain Language
X-ray guided tissue sample from blood vessel; vessel biopsy with imaging
Clinical Context
Obtains tissue diagnosis of vascular lesions, vasculitis, or intravascular masses under radiographic visualization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.83 |
| Total RVU | 0.83 |
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 0.83, this code ranks in the 52nd percentile among Radiology codes — 1.0x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 75970?
CPT 75970 (Vascular biopsy) is a Radiology code. Percutaneous radiographically-guided biopsy of vascular tissue or lesion for histologic diagnosis during angiographic procedure.
Who uses CPT code 75970?
CPT 75970 is used by Radiology, Pathology. Obtains tissue diagnosis of vascular lesions, vasculitis, or intravascular masses under radiographic visualization.
When is CPT 75970 used?
Obtains tissue diagnosis of vascular lesions, vasculitis, or intravascular masses under radiographic visualization.
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