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CPT 75902: Imaging for Mechanical Removal of Central Venous Device Occlusion
CPT code 75902 covers imaging supervision and interpretation provided during mechanical removal of obstructions from central venous devices. This code captures the radiologic component of procedures used to clear catheter or port occlusions—commonly thrombus or intraluminal debris—that can impair long-term venous access. Nationally, procedural imaging codes like 75902 matter because they document the imaging physician’s role in device salvage, affect billing for bundled interventional services, and inform utilization patterns for access-preserving interventions.
Key payers included in this overview are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find concise context on the clinical scenario addressed by the code, typical sites of service, and the service type captured. The publication summarizes how the code is used in practice, highlights payer coverage relevance, and identifies areas where readers should review payer-specific policies or medical necessity criteria.
This summary is intended for clinicians, coders, and policy analysts seeking a clear national overview of CPT code 75902, including clinical context, common usage settings, and the aspects of billing and coverage that influence decisions around imaging-facilitated catheter salvage procedures.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 75902 describes imaging supervision and interpretation performed during the mechanical removal of an obstruction from a central venous device. The procedure applies when a provider uses imaging guidance to visualize and assist in clearing a blockage inside the hollow lumen of a central venous catheter or port, such as thrombus, debris, or other occlusive material.
Service type: Imaging supervision and interpretation for device intervention
Typical site of service: Interventional radiology suite or hospital procedural area