Does radiology do barium swallow?
Does radiology do barium swallow?
A barium swallow is diagnostic radiology exam using an X-ray to examine the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, specifically the esophagus, throat and back of the mouth. A barium swallow can help diagnose structural or functional issues of the upper GI tract.
What department does barium swallow?
A barium swallow is most often done by a radiologist or radiology technician. A radiologist is a doctor who specializes in using imaging tests to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries.
What is the CPT code for a barium swallow?
What codes describe a clinical swallowing evaluation and modified barium swallow study (MBS)? The procedure code for a clinical swallowing evaluation is CPT 92610. CPT 92611 is the procedure represents the speech-language pathologist’s participation in the MBS or videofluoroscopy.
What is the difference between an upper GI and a barium swallow?
Fluoroscopy makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. When the upper GI tract is coated with barium, the radiologist can see the esophagus, stomach and duodenum and tell how well they’re working. An X-ray exam that evaluates only the pharynx and esophagus is called a barium swallow.
What is the ICD 9 cm Procedure Code 88.12?
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 88.12 Pelvic Gas Contrast Radiography 88.12 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure. 2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 88.13 Other Peritoneal Pneumogram 88.13 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
What is the ICD-9 code for abdominal lymphangiogram?
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 88.02 Other Abdomen Tomography 88.02 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure. 2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 88.03 Sinogram Of Abdominal Wall 88.03 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure. 2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 88.04 Abdominal Lymphangiogram
What is the ICD 9 cm contrast code for nasopharynx?
87.04 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure. 2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 87.05 Contrast Dacryocystogram 87.05 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure. 2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 87.06 Contrast Radiogram Of Nasopharynx 87.06 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
What is the ICD 9 cm Procedure Code for thorax?
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 87.41 Computerized Axial Tomography Of Thorax 87.41 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure. 2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 87.42 Other Tomography Of Thorax 87.42 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.