The physician orders a computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis for diverticulitis

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The physician orders a computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis for diverticulitis and abdominal pain to confirm a suspected diagnos obtained from the iliac crest to the symphysis pubis There is marked diverticulosis of the sigmoid colon and rectum. All signs of activity are See contrast is given and 120 cc of Omnipaque is power injected via IV. Images are in the mesenteric fat stranding, and comb vity are seen sign of the mesenteric vessels denoting mesenteric engorgement. IMPRESSION: Diverticulosis; Crohn's disease. a. Assign the procedure code for the radiologist b. Assign the procedure code for the facility.

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74177 is the code to take CT pelvis in suspected case of crohn's disease.

Q9965 - Q9967 is the code for the omnipaque contrast agent.But it vary according to the iodine concentration.To infuse 120 cc, Q9965 is the code , which indicates low osmolar contrast agents.Omnipaque is one of the low osmolar contrast agents hence this code is given to facilitate the procedure.

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