CPT Code 75577Complete Billing & Coding Guide (2026)Quan&char c athrosclrtc plaq
About CPT 75577
CPT 75577 is a Current Procedural Terminology code in the Radiology category maintained by the American Medical Association. The CMS short descriptor reads "Quan&char c athrosclrtc plaq". 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 75577 pays cleanly or triggers a denial. Verify CMS National Physician Fee Schedule status, applicable Medicare LCDs, and any payer-specific medical policies before submission.
Verify the current CMS National Physician Fee Schedule and any local Medicare Administrative Contractor LCDs before billing 75577. Commercial payer medical policies can impose additional bundling, prior authorization, or documentation requirements beyond national rules.
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.
Medicare Payment by State
Medicare adjusts payment by locality based on GPCI (Geographic Practice Cost Index). Higher cost-of-living areas like California and New York pay more. Rural states pay less. Top 12 states shown.
Showing top 12 of 53 states. Full locality data available in CMS PFS Locality file.
Applicable Modifiers
Modifiers commonly paired with 75577 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.
Supporting ICD-10 Diagnoses
These diagnosis codes commonly support medical necessity for CPT 75577. Using the correct ICD-10 prevents CARC 50 denials. Payer rejects when the diagnosis doesn’t support the procedure.
Imaging CO-50 denials trace to medical-policy criteria mismatches. Cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, nuclear cardiology, and advanced imaging all face strict commercial payer policies. We pre-verify the indication against the payer's policy before submission, not after the denial.
Find the revenue leakage in your 75577 claims.
Wrong modifier, missing documentation, bundling without justification, stale ICD-10 linkage: these are the silent revenue killers on Radiology claims. Our AAPC-certified team audits your last 90 days of 75577 claims, surfaces the recoverable dollars, and appeals them. Free, no obligation.
Losing revenue on CPT 75577? We’ll find it.
We audit your last 90 days of claims and surface the recoverable revenue leakage: wrong modifiers, missed bundling appeals, ICD-10 specificity gaps. AAPC-certified coders. 2.49% of collections. No setup fees.
Get Your Free Billing Audit
Free audit, no obligation. We'll review your billing and show you exactly where revenue is leaking.
Fill in your details and we'll call you back
Related CPT Codes
Codes in the same family as 75577
Everything about CPT 75577
What does CPT code 75577 cover?
CPT 75577 is a Current Procedural Terminology code in the Radiology category maintained by the American Medical Association. The CMS short descriptor reads "Quan&char c athrosclrtc plaq". For the full AMA long descriptor and clinical guidance, refer to the current CPT code manual.
What is the Medicare payment for CPT 75577?
The national average Medicare payment for CPT 75577 is approximately $1012.05 in a non-facility setting and $1012.05 in a facility setting. Actual payment varies by locality based on GPCI adjustments. Total RVU is 30.3 with a conversion factor of $33.4009.
What is the global period for CPT 75577?
CPT 75577 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.
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.
Free 90-Day AR Recovery Audit
We audit your last 90 days of claims and surface the revenue leakage: wrong modifiers, missed bundling appeals, ICD-10 specificity gaps. AAPC-certified coders. 2.49% of collections. No setup fees.