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CPT code 75872: Venography, epidural veins2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Washington, DC area

Reports physician interpretation of contrast imaging of the epidural venous system, typically during a catheter-based study evaluating venous anatomy or flow.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality11 Medicare services in 2024

In Washington, DC area, Medicare pays $143.15 for 75872 in the office.

$143.15Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
+14.0%vs the national office rate ($125.59)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 75872 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 75872 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Washington, DC area
  2. What 75872 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 75872 covers

This service represents the physician’s interpretation of contrast images showing veins in the epidural space. It may be performed by a radiologist or interventional radiologist in a hospital or other procedural imaging setting as part of a diagnostic venous study. The report should identify the epidural venous territory examined and describe the relevant imaging findings.

Report the code for the epidural venous imaging interpretation, not simply for catheter placement or contrast administration. The documentation should support that the study was performed and include a signed interpretation. Modifier 26 identifies the professional interpretation; modifier TC identifies the equipment-and-staff portion. Without either modifier, the claim represents the global service. When the cardiovascular diagnostic multiple-procedure reduction applies, it affects the technical component.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How Washington, DC area compares for 75872

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 75872 runs from $112.07 in Arkansas to $166.06 in San Benito County, CA. Washington, DC area pays $143.15. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

75872 in Washington, DC area vs other payment areas
  1. Washington, DC area · this page$143.15
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$141.75−$1.40
  3. Miami, FL · Florida$133.69−$9.46
  4. Chicago, IL · Illinois$130.17−$12.98
  5. Manhattan, NY · New York$143.57+$0.42
  6. Alaska · Alaska$148.33+$5.18
  7. Alabama · Alabama$113.59−$29.56

Other areas in District of Columbia first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

75872 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
ArkansasArkansas$112.07—
ArizonaArizona$122.50—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$133.33—
Chico, CACalifornia$133.03—
El Centro, CACalifornia$133.05—
Fresno, CACalifornia$133.03—
Hanford, CACalifornia$133.03—
Madera, CACalifornia$133.03—

75872 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$112.07

$149.55

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75872 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$148.331
AL$113.591
AR$112.071
AZ$122.501
CA$133.03–$166.0629
CO$130.851
CT$133.541
DC$143.151
DE$124.441
FL$123.34–$133.693
GA$116.93–$127.672
GU$136.041
HI$136.041
IA$116.511
ID$117.161
IL$119.84–$130.484
IN$117.801
KS$115.891
KY$115.841
LA$115.63–$120.952
MA$130.10–$143.372
MD$126.74–$143.153
ME$117.61–$123.712
MI$118.54–$124.662
MN$125.951
MO$113.71–$121.493
MS$112.921
MT$125.581
NC$118.771
ND$123.801
NE$117.131
NH$128.721
NJ$135.23–$141.812
NM$119.091
NV$125.171
NY$120.42–$146.705
OH$118.171
OK$115.771
OR$124.35–$134.902
PA$118.41–$130.342
PR$126.481
RI$128.791
SC$118.641
SD$123.591
TN$116.411
TX$117.68–$130.288
UT$120.151
VA$123.25–$143.152
VI$126.481
VT$123.251
WA$129.88–$146.302
WI$119.921
WV$115.681
WY$124.811

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How the 75872 rate is calculated

Each of 75872’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 75872

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.11

1.11 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense2.56

2.56 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.09

0.09 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

3.7600

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$125.59

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Washington, DC area inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

8,597

Code
75872
Physician work
1.11
Practice expense
2.56
Malpractice
0.09

GPCI2026.csv

39

Locality
Washington, DC area
Physician work
1.054
Practice expense
1.178
Malpractice
1.113
Office calculation for 75872 in Washington, DC area
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.11× 1.0541.1699
Practice expense2.56× 1.1783.0157
Malpractice0.09× 1.1130.1002
Total RVUs4.2858
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Washington, DC area$143.15

Office: (1.11 × 1.054 + 2.56 × 1.178 + 0.09 × 1.113) × $33.4009 = $143.15

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Payment rules and modifiers for 75872

The CMS indicators that decide how 75872 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 75872

Venography, epidural veins

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodXXXThe global surgery concept doesn’t apply.
Multiple procedures6Diagnostic cardiovascular reduction applies to the technical component.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical1Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 26 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

75872 without 26 · national office

$125.59

Venography, epidural veins

75872-26 · Professional component

$52.44

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

Codes related to 75872

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 75872
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Washington, DC area
Same family
75870Venography, intracranial venous sinusesRelated venography interpretation code for the intracranial venous territory.$211.68
75860Neck venography, neck veinsRelated venography interpretation code for the jugular veins.$147.78
75880Orbital venography, orbital veinsRelated venography interpretation code for veins of the eye socket.$120.99

How 75872 has changed in Washington, DC area

75872 · Office / nonfacility

$143.15

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $0.12 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $143.03 to $143.15 (0.1%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $143.03changed to$143.15

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.14 changed to 1.11
    • Practice expense RVU 2.63 changed to 2.56
    • Malpractice RVU 0.07 changed to 0.09
    • Work GPCI 1.057 changed to 1.054
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.192 changed to 1.178
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.168 changed to 1.113

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $147.58changed to$143.03

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.07

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $145.17changed to$147.58

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $153.56changed to$145.17

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 2.66 changed to 2.63
    • Work GPCI 1.056 changed to 1.057
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.214 changed to 1.192
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.231 changed to 1.168

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $157.19changed to$153.56

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 2.64 changed to 2.66
    • Malpractice RVU 0.06 changed to 0.08
    • Work GPCI 1.054 changed to 1.056
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.236 changed to 1.214
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.294 changed to 1.231

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $163.67changed to$157.19

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 2.76 changed to 2.64

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $167.98changed to$163.67

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 2.77 changed to 2.76
    • Work GPCI 1.049 changed to 1.054
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.221 changed to 1.236
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.277 changed to 1.294

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $170.77changed to$167.98

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 2.86 changed to 2.77
    • Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.06
    • Work GPCI 1.045 changed to 1.049
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.205 changed to 1.221
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.261 changed to 1.277

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $175.79changed to$170.77

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 2.98 changed to 2.86

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $183.64changed to$175.79

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 3.16 changed to 2.98
    • Malpractice RVU 0.09 changed to 0.08
    • Work GPCI 1.048 changed to 1.045
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.271 changed to 1.261

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $165.24changed to$183.64

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 2.74 changed to 3.16
    • Work GPCI 1.051 changed to 1.048
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.280 changed to 1.271

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $175.77changed to$165.24

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 2.98 changed to 2.74
    • Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.09

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $174.89changed to$175.77

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $176.80changed to$174.89

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 3.03 changed to 2.98
    • Work GPCI 1.050 changed to 1.051
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.202 changed to 1.205
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.205 changed to 1.280

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $181.94changed to$176.80

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 3.39 changed to 3.03
    • Work GPCI 1.049 changed to 1.050
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.198 changed to 1.202
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.130 changed to 1.205

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $181.94

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$143.15Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$143.15Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$143.15Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$143.15Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$143.03Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$143.03Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$143.03Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$143.03Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$147.58Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$147.58Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$147.58Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$147.58Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$145.17Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$153.56Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$153.56Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$153.56Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$153.56Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$157.19Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$157.19Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$157.19Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$157.19Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$163.67Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$163.67Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$163.67Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$163.67Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$167.98Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$167.98Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$167.98Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$167.98Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$170.77Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$170.77Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$170.77Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$170.77Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$175.79Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$175.79Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$175.79Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$175.79Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$183.64Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$183.64Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$183.64Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$183.64Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$165.24Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$165.24Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$165.24Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$165.24Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$175.77Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$175.77Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$174.89Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$174.89Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$176.80Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$176.80Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$176.80Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$176.80Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$181.94Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$181.94Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$181.94Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$181.94Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the Washington, DC area rate applies

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75872 billing questions

How does this differ from 75870?

75872 is for imaging of the epidural venous system. Code 75870 is for intracranial venous imaging, so select by the venous territory studied.

Can the professional and technical portions be billed separately?

Yes. Report modifier 26 for the physician’s interpretation or modifier TC for the equipment-and-staff portion. Billing without a modifier represents the global service.

Does the multiple-procedure reduction affect both components?

The CMS cardiovascular diagnostic multiple-procedure reduction applies to the technical component. It does not apply to the professional component.

What documentation supports reporting 75872?

The record should establish that epidural venous contrast imaging was performed and include the interpreting physician’s findings. A catheterization or injection entry alone does not document the interpretation.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 75872PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 8,597 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for Washington, DC areaGPCI2026.csv, line 39 (RVU26D)

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