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Report CT Contrast Codes for IV Administration Only

Published on Thu Jan 28, 2021

Question: How do I code for a patient who received a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis that includes oral contrast, only? Delaware Subscriber Answer: When you report code 74177 (Computed tomography, abdomen and pelvis; with contrast material(s)), you need to confirm within the technique that the provider administered contrast intravenously. If the documentation only supports administration [...]
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