CPT^® 72191, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72191 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis.

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In this procedure, the provider performs computer tomographic angiography (CTA) imaging of the blood vessels of the pelvis. He uses contrast and may take noncontrast images as well. After taking the images, he uses a computerized process to select the most relevant view of the images taken.

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