CPT^® 74178, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Abdomen

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 74178 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Abdomen.

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The provider performs computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast material in one or both body regions followed by contrast material in one or both body regions and additional sections. A provider performs this service to diagnose the cause of abdominal or pelvic pain or other abnormalities of the internal organs.

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