"With and without contrast material" refers to imaging studies, such as CT scans or MRIs, where contrast agents are used to enhance the visibility of certain structures or abnormalities within the body. "With contrast" means that a contrast agent has been administered, improving the differentiation of tissues or highlighting blood vessels, tumors, or infections. "Without contrast" indicates that the imaging is done without any contrast agent, which may provide a different perspective but can sometimes miss subtle details that the contrast would reveal. This approach allows for comprehensive evaluation in medical diagnostics.
The CPT code for a CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is 70450. This code specifically represents a computed tomography (CT) scan of the head or brain, performed without the administration of contrast material.
CPT Code 72194 - Computed tomography, pelvis;without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections.
computed tomography, abdomen; without contrast material
computed tomography, abdomen and pelvis; without contrast material
Magnetic resonance imaging, any joint of lower extremity; without contrast material(s) followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences
computed tomography, abdomen and pelvis; without contrast material
70470
When doing doing some types of imaging test, they are done with or without contrast. Without contrast means that there is not contrast materiel being used during the test. Images will show diffent things depending on if contrast is used or not.
A volume fraction of a material that is empty, or without material.
Magnetic resonance imaging spinal canal & contents; cervical without contrast material
CPT Code 72125- Computed tomography, cervical spine; without contrast material.
ICD Code 70544- Magnetic resonance angiography, head; without contrast material(s).