CPT^® 74340, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Gastrointestinal Tract

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 74340 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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In this procedure, the provider performs imaging supervision and interpretation, or S&I, for a separately reportable procedure where a provider inserts a balloon tipped tube into the first portion of the small intestine (duodenum) to examine the small intestine for abnormalities and to diagnose or treat gastric disorders or blockages. Report this code to represent only imaging supervision and interpretation for this procedure.

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