CPT Code 75571 | CT Scan Of The Heart Without Contrast With Calcium Evaluation
CPT 75571 describes a computed tomography (CT) scan of the heart without contrast material, with a quantitative evaluation of coronary calcium.
What Is CPT Code 75571?
CPT code 75571 describes a computed tomography (CT) scan of the heart without using contrast material, with a quantitative evaluation of coronary calcium.
The provider may attach ECG leads to the patient’s chest during the procedure to determine the heart’s resting phase.
The patient lies on a table with a CT machine at the other end, which takes multiple images of the heart to check for calcium deposits in the heart wall and coronary vessels. These images help the provider diagnose and treat heart conditions.
Description
The CPT book describes CPT code 75571 as: “Computed tomography, heart, without contrast material, with quantitative evaluation of coronary calcium.”
Procedure
Computed tomography (CT) uses an X–ray tube or detectors to produce cross–sectional images to examine any defect or abnormality in the heart.
The provider might attach ECG leads to the patient’s chest to determine if the heart is resting.
She has the patient lie on a table with a CT machine at the other end. The machine takes several images of the heart to check for any calcium mass deposits in the wall of the heart and coronary vessels.
How To Use CPT 75571
The description of CPT 75571 mentions’ contrast’. This means contrast using intravascular, intrathecal, or intraarticular administration.
