What is an arthrogram of the elbow?

An arthrogram uses imaging equipment to evaluate a joint like the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee or ankle. It is a two-part procedure consisting of a contrast injection into the joint, followed by an MRI or CT scan of the joint.

Can you do a CT arthrogram?

Arthrography may be indirect, where contrast material is injected into the bloodstream, or direct, where contrast material is injected into the joint. Computed tomography (CT) scanning, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or fluoroscopy – a form of real-time x-ray may be performed after arthrography to image the joint.

How do you do an arthrogram of the elbow?

Elbow Arthrogram The patient lies prone, with the nonevaluated elbow fully extended above the head, and the elbow to be injected flexed at 90 degrees. The tip of the olecranon process is palpated, and a skin entry site is chosen and marked immediately proximal to that point and equidistant between the epicondyles.

Can you drive after an arthrogram?

After the procedure the joint will feel slightly unusual until the body has drained away all the injected fluid. We recommend that you do not drive or exercise for 24 hours after the procedure.

How painful is an arthrogram?

Is an arthrogram painful? Not usually. You may feel slight discomfort when your provider releases the contrast material into the joint.

Can I drive home after an arthrogram?

You should not drive home after the procedure and must make other travel arrangements (e.g. ask a relative or friend to accompany you who can drive you home). After the procedure the joint will feel slightly unusual until the body has drained away all the injected fluid.

What is procedure code 77014?

For planning purposes, CPT® 77014 involves the computed tomography scan (CT) in which CT data is collected for dosimetry planning purposes in radiation oncology. When performed on a separate day from the simulation or by a separate entity, the CT may be billable if the reason for doing so is medically necessary.

Is CPT code 71250 the same as G0297?

A new code was developed for lung cancer screening to replace G0297. The existing codes for CT of the thorax (71250-71270) have been revised as “diagnostic” and should not be used for lung cancer screening.

What is the CPT code for MRI of the elbow?

Provider Checklist-Outpatient –Imaging Checklist: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Elbow (CPT Code: 73221, 73222, 73223) All Indications [*One has to be present]

What is the CPT code for a lumbar MRI without contrast?

Here under are the CPT Codes for MRI Lumbar spine that are usually used for the purposes of billing and coding of Lumbar spine MRI procedures: CPT 72148 MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast CPT 72149 MRI Lumbar Spine With Contrast CPT 72158 MRI Lumbar Spine With and Without Contrast

What is the CPT code for MRI without contrast?

MRI of the brain without contrast followed by MRI with contrast administration and for further Pituitary protocol and its sequences would be covered by CPT code 70553 reported once only. This code covers the service for MRI both without and then with contrast performed in a single MRI service session.

What is the CPT code for abdominal MRI?

There is no specific CPT code for MRCP . The MRI codes for abdomen 74181-74183 are used as non-specific CPT code for MRCP. There is a HCPCS and supply code for MRCP is also provided with code S8037.