CPT Codes For Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Of The Gastrointestinal Tract

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for diagnostic radiology (diagnostic imaging) gastrointestinal tract procedures.

CPT Code 74210

CPT 74210 describes a radiologic examination of the pharynx and/or cervical esophagus, including scout neck radiograph(s) and delayed image(s) with a contrast (e.g., barium) study when performed.

CPT Code 74220

CPT 74220 describes a single-contrast (e.g., barium) study of the esophagus, including scout chest radiograph(s) and delayed image(s).

CPT Code 74221

CPT 74221 describes a double-contrast study of the esophagus, including scout chest radiograph(s) and delayed image(s).

CPT Code 74230

CPT 74230 describes a radiologic examination of swallowing function, including scout neck radiograph(s) and delayed image(s) with cineradiography/videoradiography and a contrast (e.g., barium) study when performed.

CPT Code 74235

CPT 74235 describes removing foreign body(s) from the esophagus using a balloon catheter, with radiological supervision and interpretation.

CPT Code 74240

CPT 74240 describes a single-contrast (e.g., barium) study of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including scout abdominal radiograph(s) and delayed image(s).

CPT Code 74246

CPT 74246 describes a double-contrast study of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including a scout abdominal radiograph(s) and delayed image(s), with glucagon administration when necessary.

CPT Code 74250

CPT 74250 describes a single-contrast study, such as a barium study, that includes a radiologic examination of the small intestine with multiple serial images and scout abdominal radiograph(s).

CPT Code 74251

CPT 74251 describes a radiologic examination of the small intestine, including multiple serial images and scout abdominal radiograph(s), as well as a double-contrast study with glucagon administration when performed.

CPT Code 74261

CPT 74261 describes Computed Tomographic (CT) Colonography, Diagnostic, including Image Postprocessing without Contrast Material.

CPT Code 74262

CPT 74262 describes Computed Tomographic (CT) Colonography, including image postprocessing with contrast material(s) and non-contrast images, if performed, for diagnostic purposes.

CPT Code 74263

CPT 74263 describes Computed Tomographic (CT) Colonography, Screening, and Image Postprocessing.

CPT Code 74270

CPT 74270 describes a single-contrast (e.g., barium) study, including a radiologic examination of the colon with scout abdominal radiograph(s) and delayed image(s).

CPT Code 74280

CPT 74280 describes a double-contrast study of the colon, including scout abdominal radiograph(s) and delayed image(s), with the option of administering glucagon.

CPT Code 74283

CPT 74283 describes a therapeutic enema, either with contrast or air, to reduce intussusception or other intraluminal obstruction, such as meconium ileus.

CPT Code 74290

CPT 74290 describes Cholecystography with oral contrast.

CPT Code 74300

CPT 74300 describes cholangiography and/or pancreatography with intraoperative radiological supervision and interpretation.

CPT Code 74328

CPT 74328 describes radiological supervision and interpretation of endoscopic catheterization of the biliary ductal system.

CPT Code 74329

CPT 74329 describes radiological supervision and interpretation of endoscopic catheterization of the pancreatic ductal system.

CPT Code 74330

CPT 74330 describes combined endoscopic catheterization of the biliary and pancreatic ductal systems with radiological supervision and interpretation.

CPT Code 74340

CPT 74340 describes the introduction of a long gastrointestinal tube (e.g., Miller-Abbott) with multiple fluoroscopies and images, as well as radiological supervision and interpretation.

CPT Code 74355

CPT 74355 describes the radiological supervision and interpretation of the percutaneous placement of an enteroclysis tube.

CPT Code 74360

CPT 74360 describes radiological supervision and interpretation of intraluminal dilation of strictures and/or obstructions (e.g., esophagus).

CPT Code 74363

CPT 74363 describes percutaneous transhepatic dilation of biliary duct stricture with or without stent placement, with radiological supervision and interpretation.