Reader Question:
Does IV Contrast Count for “With Contrast” Codes?
Published on Tue Nov 28, 2023
Question: I have a procedure note where the radiologist performed a computed tomography (CT) scan of the patient’s abdomen with intravascular (IV) contrast. Should I use a “with contrast” CT code? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: Yes, you will assign a “with contrast” CT code for the procedure. In this case, 74160 (Computed tomography, abdomen; with contrast material(s)) is the correct code to use. [...]