CPT^® 74470, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Urinary Tract

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 74470 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Urinary Tract.

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In this procedure, the provider performs imaging supervision and interpretation of a radiologic procedure that uses contrast to locate a renal cyst. This code represents both the technical and professional components of the service. Report this code to represent only imaging supervision and interpretation for this procedure.

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