CPT^® 74246, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Gastrointestinal Tract

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 74246 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Gastrointestinal Tract.

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Summary

The provider uses fluoroscopy and both air and high–density barium contrast to better evaluate the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Glucagon may be administered to reduce spasms of the GI tract.

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2015 add on codes

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Fluoroscopy with lapband adjustment

Thank you Melissa. The physician is still in disagreement. Do you have any documentation to support not billing the 74246 in these cases? Thanks again, Terri... [ Read More ]

Fluoroscopy with lapband adjustment

Can anyone tell me if it is correct to bill the 74246 for fluoroscopy during lapband adjustment. Documentation is as follows; Under fluoroscopy guidance port was accessed with Huber needle (77002?)... [ Read More ]

Documentation requirements for UGI double contrast codes 74246-74249

Can anyone tell me if it is required that a provider state air contrast, with high density barium, effervescent agent? I have a provider that feels it is ok to state: Technique: A double contrast upp... [ Read More ]

Bundled x-ray codes?

[QUOTE="cvzzz, post: 200790, member: 18012"]Hey does anyone know if 74240 can be billed with 74245? I would think that the 74245 would cover everything? Am I understanding this wrong? Please help! ... [ Read More ]

Double Contrast Esophagram

I have a report that states RF Esophagram and the diagnostic read says double contrast esophagram is performed utilizing effervescent crystals and oral contrast, is it still appropriate to code 74220 ... [ Read More ]

Any Bariatric coders out there?

You may have already found your answer but we also bill 74246-26.... [ Read More ]

Port and injection of saline?

How should the following be coded, this is the very first time I have ever had to code one of these Patient comes in for fluoroscopic identification of port and injection of saline to adjust band. ... [ Read More ]

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