gastrografin
Voiding Cystourethrogram
Xray of the head w/o contrast, less than 4 views: 70250 Xray of the head w/o contrast, minimum of 4 views: 70260 Xray of the head w/contrast: 76499 (unspecified code, requires additional information to be submitted)
A contrast medium
A contrast agent
Yes, barium is a contrast medium and is actually one of the most common of the contrast mediums used in enemas and other x-ray based tests. Iodine is another contrast medium that is quite common.
Sound waves need a medium to propagate. Light-waves and other electromagnetic wave (radio, xray) do not.
what is the cpt code for a gastrograffin enema
what is the cpt code for a gastrograffin enema
There are at least a couple of radiographic studies of the kidneys and ureters using a contrast medium. In an intravenous pyelogram, or IVP, contrast medium is injected into a vein prior to imaging. In a VCUG, contrast medium is injected into the bladder to create an image.
no
Water soluble contrast media
An Iodinated Contrast Medium