CPT^® 74250, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Gastrointestinal Tract

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 74250 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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The provider takes X–rays of the small intestine after infusing single–contrast barium through a tube passed through the nose or mouth, down the throat, and into the duodenum or small intestine. The service also includes a scout film taken before the contrast is instilled, if performed, and sequential X–ray exposures after the instillation of the contrast.

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Small Bowel Series Requirements

[b]How long after 74250 is included?[/b] " a small bowel series is a fluoro and radiographic eval of the small intersine. A KUB is taken, following which the patient is given liquid barium. Serial fi... [ Read More ]

Small Bowel Series Requirements

I have a question reguarding 74250 and 74245 so can you explain the difference between these codes. And If a small bowel series can change to to 74245 just because of the time it took to pass threw th... [ Read More ]

GI study with scout film

Doing GI study (74240-74250).Documentation says a scout film is done. Can't we consdier this as "with KUB"? . Please post any info on this. Thanks Sreenivas Sajja... [ Read More ]

Small Bowel Series Requirements

74250 -_ a small bowel series is a fluoro and radiographic eval of the small intersine. A KUB is taken, following which the patient is given liquid barium. Serial films are taken for intervals for app... [ Read More ]

Small Bowel Series Requirements

Is a preliminary KUB a requirement in documenting a report for a small bowel series 74250? If it is a requirement, how are you handling your reports where it isn't documented...using a 52 modifier?... [ Read More ]

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