Question

understanding radiology coding

using the cpt manual, code the following from the diagnostic radiology subsection of the radiology chapter.

urography, infusion, drip technique and/or bolus technique

Explanation:

Identify the procedure

Using the CPT Coding knowledge point, we locate the procedure description: "Urography, infusion, drip technique and/or bolus technique".

Locate the CPT code

Using the Radiology Coding knowledge point, we search the Diagnostic Radiology subsection of the CPT manual under Urography (also known as intravenous pyelography or IVP).

• CPT code 74400 represents: "Urography (pyelography), intravenous, with or without KUB, simple".
• CPT code 74410 represents: "Urography, infusion, drip technique and/or bolus technique".

Confirm the code selection

The description matches CPT code 74410 exactly.

Answer:

Using the CPT manual, code the following from the Diagnostic Radiology subsection of the Radiology chapter.

Urography, infusion, drip technique and/or bolus technique <blank>74410</blank>