Computed Tomography (CT) scans have become an essential part of medical diagnosis and treatment plans. They provide detailed images of internal organs and structures, allowing healthcare providers to make more informed decisions on patient care. In particular, CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast materials are valuable tools in detecting and assessing a…
CPT 71046 refers to a radiologic examination of the chest with two views, and this article will cover its description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples. 1. What is CPT 71046? CPT 71046 is a medical billing code used to describe a radiologic examination of the chest…
CPT 77334 refers to the design and construction of complex treatment devices for radiation therapy, and this article will cover its description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples. 1. What is CPT 77334? CPT 77334 is a medical billing code used to describe the design, development, and…
CPT 76881 is a code for complete joint ultrasound, including joint space and peri-articular soft-tissue structures, with real-time image documentation. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use the code, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 76881 procedures. 1. What is CPT 76881? CPT 76881…
CPT 76700 refers to a complete abdominal ultrasound with real-time image documentation. This article will cover the code description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use it, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples. 1. What is CPT 76700? CPT 76700 is a medical billing code used for a complete abdominal ultrasound with…
CPT 76872 is a code for transrectal ultrasound procedures, and this article will cover its description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples. 1. What is CPT 76872? CPT 76872 is a medical billing code used for transrectal ultrasound procedures. This diagnostic imaging technique is performed to assess…
CPT 76819 is a code used for fetal biophysical profile without non-stress testing, assessing the health of a baby during pregnancy. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, when to use the code, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 76819 procedures. 1. What is CPT 76819? CPT…
CPT 76816 is a follow-up ultrasound code for pregnant uterus, real-time with image documentation, used to re-evaluate fetal size, amniotic fluid volume, and suspected or confirmed abnormalities. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 76816. 1. What is CPT…
CPT 77049 refers to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure of the breast, performed with and without contrast material, including computer-aided detection (CAD). This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 77049. 1. What is CPT 77049? CPT 77049 is…
CPT 72100 is a radiologic examination code for the lumbosacral spine with 2 or 3 views. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 72100 procedures. 1. What is CPT 72100? CPT 72100 is a medical billing code used for…
