CPT^® 70498, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Head and Neck

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 70498 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Head and Neck.

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The provider injects contrast material into a peripheral vein and images the blood vessels in the patient's neck using computed tomographic scanning. Noncontrast images, if performed, are included in this procedure as is image post–processing.

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