2025 CPT code 72194
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology Feed
Computed tomography (CT) scan of the pelvis, without and with contrast material.
Modifiers 26 (Professional Component) and TC (Technical Component) may be applicable. Modifier 59 may be used to indicate a distinct procedural service.Check payer guidelines for proper usage.
Medical necessity must be established for each CT scan. This includes documenting the signs, symptoms, or other clinical findings that justify the procedure.
In simple words: A CT scan uses x-rays to create detailed pictures of your pelvis. This procedure takes pictures both before and after you are given a special dye (contrast) through an IV. The dye helps to see certain areas more clearly.
This procedure involves CT imaging of the pelvis.Images are taken before and after intravenous contrast material is administered. The contrast helps to highlight specific structures and abnormalities.
Example 1: A patient presents with abdominal pain and suspected pelvic inflammatory disease. A CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast is ordered to evaluate the pelvic organs., A patient with a history of prostate cancer undergoes a CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast to monitor for recurrence or metastasis., Following a traumatic injury to the pelvis, a CT scan with and without contrast is performed to assess for fractures or internal injuries.
Documentation should include the reason for the CT scan, the areas imaged, the contrast used (if any), and the interpretation of the results.
- Specialties:Radiology, Urology, Gynecology, Oncology, Emergency Medicine, and others.
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, and other facilities with CT scan capability.