75989 Abscess drainage under x-ray
Also known as: abscess drainage, percutaneous drainage, image-guided drainage
Radiographically-guided percutaneous drainage of an infected collection using needle/catheter placement under continuous fluoroscopic visualization.
In Plain Language
X-ray guided abscess drainage; guided infection drainage
Clinical Context
Percutaneous drainage of intra-abdominal, pelvic, or thoracic abscesses under fluoroscopic guidance for treatment of infection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.16 |
| Total RVU | 1.16 |
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 1.16, this code ranks in the 66th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.4x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 75989?
CPT 75989 (Abscess drainage under x-ray) is a Radiology code. Radiographically-guided percutaneous drainage of an infected collection using needle/catheter placement under continuous fluoroscopic visualization.
Who uses CPT code 75989?
CPT 75989 is used by Radiology, Interventional Radiology. Percutaneous drainage of intra-abdominal, pelvic, or thoracic abscesses under fluoroscopic guidance for treatment of infection.
When is CPT 75989 used?
Percutaneous drainage of intra-abdominal, pelvic, or thoracic abscesses under fluoroscopic guidance for treatment of infection.
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