CPT Code 75805Complete Billing & Coding Guide (2026)Lymph vessel x-ray trunk
About CPT 75805
CPT 75805 is a Current Procedural Terminology code in the Radiology category maintained by the American Medical Association. The CMS short descriptor reads "Lymph vessel x-ray trunk". For the full AMA long descriptor and clinical guidance, refer to the current CPT code manual.
Documentation specificity, correct ICD-10 linkage, and modifier accuracy determine whether 75805 pays cleanly or triggers a denial. Verify CMS National Physician Fee Schedule status, applicable Medicare LCDs, and any payer-specific medical policies before submission.
75805 has 10 NCCI bundling edit pairs documented. Run your scrubber against the NCCI quarterly update before submission. When clinically warranted, use modifier 59 or the X-modifiers (XE, XS, XP, XU) to bypass an indicator-1 edit, with chart documentation supporting the distinct service.
Code Properties
RVU Breakdown
Every CPT code’s Medicare payment is calculated from three Relative Value Unit components: physician work, practice expense, and malpractice. Together they multiply by the conversion factor to produce the payment amount.
Payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.4009) × Geographic Adjustment (GPCI). National averages shown. Actual payment varies by locality.
NCCI Bundling Edits
10 pairsThese codes trigger National Correct Coding Initiative edits when billed with 75805. An indicator of 0 means the pair cannot be unbundled. Indicator 1 means modifier 59 or X-modifiers may allow separate billing with supporting documentation.
Billing 75805 alongside a bundled code without the correct modifier generates CARC 97 denials. Payers often flag these as audit risks. Document medical necessity for the separate service and apply modifier 59 or the appropriate X-modifier (XE, XS, XP, XU) only when clinically justified.
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Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
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Standards of medical/surgical practice
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CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction
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Radiology bundling traps usually involve component coding (TC/26 splits) plus contrast-with vs without coding pairs. CO-97 denials on 75805 often resolve once the right component modifier is appended on resubmission.
Applicable Modifiers
Modifiers commonly paired with 75805 based on its category. Apply only when the clinical circumstance warrants. Incorrect modifier use is a top audit target.
Component split modifiers (26 professional, TC technical) are the most under-applied modifiers in diagnostic billing. Practices that bill global on services where they only provided the read silently invite refund requests. We split components correctly at submission.
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Everything about CPT 75805
What does CPT code 75805 cover?
CPT 75805 is a Current Procedural Terminology code in the Radiology category maintained by the American Medical Association. The CMS short descriptor reads "Lymph vessel x-ray trunk". For the full AMA long descriptor and clinical guidance, refer to the current CPT code manual.
What is the Medicare payment for CPT 75805?
The national average Medicare payment for CPT 75805 is approximately $0 in a non-facility setting and $0 in a facility setting. Actual payment varies by locality based on GPCI adjustments. Total RVU is 0 with a conversion factor of $33.4009.
What is the global period for CPT 75805?
CPT 75805 has no global period (indicator XXX). There are no post-operative day restrictions tied to this code. Refer to CMS National Physician Fee Schedule rules and any applicable NCCI edits when billing on the same date as other services.
What codes bundle with CPT 75805?
CPT 75805 has NCCI Procedure-to-Procedure edits with 10+ codes including 01916, 01924, 01925. Modifier indicator 0 means the edit cannot be bypassed. Indicator 1 means modifier 59 or X-modifiers may allow separate billing with documentation.
CPT codes and descriptions are copyright of the American Medical Association. RVU values reflect current CMS publications. Actual payment varies by locality. Commercial payer rates vary by contract.
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