Advanced Search

CPT® 74160, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Abdomen

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 74160 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Abdomen.

Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.

Request a Demo 14 Day Free Trial Buy Now

Additional/Related Information

Tabs
Summary

The provider performs computed tomography to create cross–sectional images of the abdomen to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of abdominal conditions. He injects contrast material to enhance the images.

For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info
start codify free trial.

View any code changes for 2024 as well as historical information on code creation and revision.

Crosswalks

Tabs
Combat the #1 denial reason - mismatched CPT-ICD-9 codes - with top Medicare carrier and private payer accepted diagnoses for the chosen CPT® code.
View the CPT® code's corresponding procedural code and DRG. In a click, check the DRG's IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. To plug inpatient facility revenue drains, subscribe to DRG Coder today.
Crosswalk to an anesthesia code and its base units, and calculate payments in a snap! Subscribe to Anesthesia Coder today.
View matching HCPCS Level II codes and their definitions.

Forum

Have a question about CPT Code 74160 ? Start a discussion here
Radiology question
[QUOTE="ShinaSharma, post: 514944, member: 812891"] Multiple axial images are through the abdomen and pelvis following the administration of oral and intravenous contrast. What CPT code(s) is/are repo... [ Read More ]
Radiology question oral contrast radiology
Multiple axial images are through the abdomen and pelvis following the administration of oral and intravenous contrast. What CPT code(s) is/are reported for this service? a) 74160, 72193 b) 74177 c) ... [ Read More ]
Diagnostic Rad. Contrast Verbage
[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 506385, member: 5404"] Yes, some MRI procedures do use oral contrast. If you are seeing 'pre-contrast' documented, that is in reference to imaging done before administration... [ Read More ]
Diagnostic Rad. Contrast Verbage
Yes, some MRI procedures do use oral contrast. If you are seeing 'pre-contrast' documented, that is in reference to imaging done before administration of contrast, so would be coded as 'without contr... [ Read More ]
Diagnostic Rad. Contrast Verbage contrast radiology radiology coding
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew if MRI procedures ever give oral contrast or is it always IV administered? For example, if the report says MRI of abdomen “pre-contrast” or “post co... [ Read More ]
CTA-Extensive report
Hoping someone can help with coding these reports. I have a doc who is doing extensive work during a CTA. These are all done with contrast. After giving results of the heart, coronaries and grafts, he... [ Read More ]
CT Scan (Ab)
Is anyone billing for contrast separately (Q9959, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 or Q9967) when billing for a CT of Ab 74160, which already states in the descriptor that this code includes contrast materi... [ Read More ]
Pet/ct
When billing CPT 78815 PET/CT Scan skull to mid-thigh is it appropriate to also bill 71260 CT Chest, 74160 CT Abd and 72193 - CT Pelvis on the same claim. The doctor's orders are only for the PET/C... [ Read More ]
Correct CPT and how should this be ordered by referring MD to support billing
Center does not have the Tomo portion of the x-ray, therefore; we canot perform true IVP exams. What we can do is perform a CT volume of the kidneys with a KUB x-ray. This would cost more than the I... [ Read More ]
CPT code - CT Enterology
We have a CT Enterography protocol, It is a CT Abdomen w/contrast (74160) and a CT Pelvis w/contrast (72193).... [ Read More ]
View All

Coding Alert(s)

    Read a CPT® Assistant article by subscribing to Code Connect Today!
    Search across Medicare Manuals, Transmittals, and more. For FREE Trial, register now!

    Latest News