Billing code 75870: VenographyMedicare rate & RVUs in Ohio
Radiological supervision and interpretation for contrast x-ray imaging of intracranial venous sinuses, such as the cavernous or sagittal sinus.
Medicare pays $172.01 for 75870 in the office in Ohio (Ohio). Which amount applies depends on the service address.
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
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What 75870 covers
This service covers the physician’s radiological supervision and interpretation of contrast x-ray venography of intracranial venous sinuses. A radiologist or neurointerventional specialist may interpret the study when clinicians need to assess venous drainage or investigate suspected sinus thrombosis or obstruction. The anatomy is the venous sinuses within the skull, not the epidural venous plexus or veins of the neck.
Report the service for the interpretation of the venographic study, with documentation identifying the imaged sinuses, the contrast study performed, and the physician’s findings. The code has professional and technical components: modifier 26 identifies the interpretation, modifier TC identifies the equipment and staff portion, and no modifier represents the global service. When multiple cardiovascular diagnostic procedures are performed, the multiple procedure reduction applies to 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.
75870 in Ohio
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $172.01 | Unavailable |
How the 75870 rate is calculated
Each of 75870’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 · 75870
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
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Work 1.11Practice expense 4.16Malpractice 0.24
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Payment rules and modifiers for 75870
The CMS indicators that decide how 75870 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 75870
Venography
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | XXX | The global surgery concept doesn’t apply. |
| Multiple procedures | 6 | Diagnostic cardiovascular reduction applies to the technical component. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 1 | Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 26 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
75870 without 26 · national office
$184.04
Venography
75870-26 · Professional component
$62.46
Pays only the interpretation and report.
75870 compared with similar codes
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75870 vs 75872 vs 75860 vs 75880: national Medicare rates
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How to choose
- 75872Venography
- Use 75870 for intracranial venous sinuses, such as the cavernous or sagittal sinus. Use 75872 for epidural venous imaging.
- 75860Neck venography
- Code 75860 describes neck venography; 75870 is specific to venous sinuses within the skull.
- 75880Orbital venography
- Code 75880 concerns venography of the eye socket region, not intracranial venous sinus imaging.
75870 billing questions
How is this different from code 75872?
Code 75870 is for venous sinuses within the skull. Code 75872 is for imaging the epidural venous system.
Which modifier identifies the interpretation?
Use modifier 26 for the professional interpretation. Modifier TC identifies the technical component; billing without either modifier represents the global service.
Does a multiple procedure reduction affect this service?
The cardiovascular diagnostic multiple procedure reduction applies to the technical component when applicable. It does not reduce the professional component under the CMS rule provided.
Does this code include catheter placement?
The code represents radiological supervision and interpretation of the venographic images. Document any separately reported catheter placement service and code it under the applicable rules.
Can this code describe CT or MR venous imaging?
No. This code is for x-ray venography of intracranial venous sinuses, not CT or MR venous imaging.
Where these rates come from
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