List With CPT Codes For CT Scan | Short & Long Descriptions

The CPT codes for CT Scans can be divided into five different sections. The first will cover the CPT codes for CT Scans of the Head and Brain, the next section will describe CPT codes for CT Scans of the Spine, followed by the CT Scans of the Chest, then the CT Scans of the Abdomen and Pelvis and we will cover the the CT Angiography procedures.

1. CPT Codes for CT Scans of the Head and Brain

Three CPT codes describe CT Scans of the head or brain. These services capture detailed images of the brain and skull to diagnose conditions such as tumors, infections, brain damage, hemorrhages, and other abnormalities.

1.1 CPT Code 70450

Lay-term: CPT code 70450 is used when a CT scan of the head or brain is performed without the use of a contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, head or brain; without contrast material.

Short description: CT head/brain w/o dye.

1.2. CPT Code 70460

Lay-term: The CPT 70460 procedure is used when a CT scan of the head or brain is performed with the use of contrast material(s).

Long description: CT scan, head or brain; with contrast material(s).

Short description: CT head/brain w/dye.

1.3. CPT Code 70470

Lay-term: CPT 70470 is used when a CT scan of the head or brain is performed without contrast material in the initial examination, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections.

Long description: CT scan, head or brain; without contrast material in the initial examination, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections.

Short description: CT head/brain w/o & w/dye.

2. CPT codes for CT Scans of the Spine

There are nine CPT codes that describe CT Scans of the spine. These services are used to capture detailed images of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine to diagnose conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, tumors, and other abnormalities.

2.1. CPT Code 72125

Lay-term: CPT 72125 is used when a CT scan of the cervical spine is performed without the use of a contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, cervical spine; without contrast material.

Short description: CT c-spine w/o dye

2.2. CPT Code 72126

Lay-term: CPT 72126 is used when a CT scan of the cervical spine is performed with the use of a contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, cervical spine; with contrast material(s).

Short description: CT c-spine w/dye.

2.3. CPT Code 72127

Lay-term: CPT 72127 is used when a CT scan of the cervical spine is performed initially without contrast material, followed by a scan with contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, cervical spine; without contrast material in the initial examination, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections.

Short description: CT c-spine w/o & w/dye.

2.4. CPT Code 72128

Lay-term: CPT 72128 is used when a CT scan of the thoracic spine is performed without the use of a contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, thoracic spine; without contrast material.

Short description: CT t-spine w/o dye.

2.5. CPT Code 72129

Lay-term: CPT 72129 is used when a CT scan of the thoracic spine is performed using a contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, thoracic spine; with contrast material(s).

Short description: CT t-spine w/dye.

2.6. CPT Code 72130

Lay-term: CPT 72130 is used when a CT scan of the thoracic spine is performed initially without contrast material, followed by a scan with contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, thoracic spine; without contrast material in the initial examination, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections.

Short description: CT t-spine w/o & w/dye.

2.7. CPT Code 72131

Lay-term: CPT 72131 is used when a CT scan of the lumbar spine is performed without the use of a contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, lumbar spine; without contrast material.

Short description: CT l-spine w/o dye.

2.8. CPT Code 72132

Lay-term: CPT 72132 is used when a CT scan of the lumbar spine is performed with the use of a contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, lumbar spine; with contrast material(s).

Short description: CT l-spine w/dye.

2.9. CPT Code 72133

Lay-term: CPT 72133 is used when a CT scan of the lumbar spine is performed initially without contrast material, followed by a scan with contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, lumbar spine; without contrast material in the initial examination, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections.

Short description: CT l-spine w/o & w/dye.

3. CPT codes for CT Scans of the Chest

There are four CPT codes that describe CT Scans of the chest. These services are used to capture detailed images of the thorax to diagnose conditions such as lung diseases, heart diseases, and other abnormalities.

3.1. CPT Code 71250

Lay-term: CPT 71250 is used when a CT scan of the thorax is performed without the use of a contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, thorax; without contrast material.

Short description: CT thorax w/o dye.

3.2. CPT Code 71260

Lay-term: CPT 71260 is used when a CT scan of the thorax is performed with the use of a contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, thorax; with contrast material(s).

Short description: CT thorax w/dye.

3.3. CPT Code 71270

Lay-term: CPT 71270 is used when a CT scan of the thorax is performed initially without contrast material, followed by a scan with contrast material.

Long description: CT scan, thorax; without contrast material in the initial examination, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections.

Short description: CT thorax w/o & w/dye.

3.4. CPT Code 71275

Lay-term: CPT 71275 is used when a computed tomographic angiography of the chest is performed with the use of a contrast material.

Long description: Computed tomographic angiography, chest (heart and great vessels included); with contrast material(s), including noncontrast images, if performed.

Short description: CTA chest w/dye.

4. CPT Codes for CT Scans of the Abdomen and Pelvis

There are six CPT codes that describe CT Scans of the abdomen and pelvis. These services are used to create detailed images of the organs, blood vessels, and lymph nodes in the abdomen and pelvis to diagnose conditions such as tumors, infections, kidney stones, and appendicitis.

4.1 CPT Code 74150

Lay-term: CPT code 74150 is used when a CT scan

of the abdomen is performed without the use of a contrast material.

Long description: Computed tomography, abdomen; without contrast material.

Short description: CT scan of abdomen without contrast.

4.2 CPT Code 74160

Lay-term: CPT code 74160 is used when a CT scan of the abdomen is performed with the use of a contrast material to enhance the images.

Long description: Computed tomography, abdomen; with contrast material(s).

Short description: CT scan of abdomen with contrast.

4.3 CPT Code 74170

Lay-term: CPT code 74170 is used when a CT scan of the abdomen is performed initially without contrast, followed by a scan with contrast material.

Long description: Computed tomography, abdomen; without contrast material in the initial examination, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections.

Short description: CT scan of abdomen, without then with contrast.

4.4 CPT Code 72192

Lay-term: CPT code 72192 is used when a CT scan of the pelvis is performed without the use of a contrast material.

Long description: Computed tomography, pelvis; without contrast material.

Short description: CT scan of pelvis without contrast.

4.5 CPT Code 72193

Lay-term: CPT code 72193 is used when a CT scan of the pelvis is performed with the use of a contrast material to enhance the images.

Long description: Computed tomography, pelvis; with contrast material(s).

Short description: CT scan of pelvis with contrast.

4.6 CPT Code 72194

Lay-term: CPT code 72194 is used when a CT scan of the pelvis is performed initially without contrast, followed by a scan with contrast material.

Long description: Computed tomography, pelvis; without contrast material in the initial examination, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections.

Short description: CT scan of pelvis, without then with contrast.

5. CPT Codes for CT Angiography

Two CPT codes describe CT Angiography. These services are used to visualize the blood vessels and the flow of blood through these vessels. They are particularly useful in detecting blockages in the arteries and veins.

5.1 CPT Code 70496

Lay-term: CPT code 70496 is used when a CT angiography of the head, including the brain, carotids, and neck, is performed with the use of a contrast material.

Long description: Computed tomographic angiography, head (including brain, carotids, and neck); with contrast material(s), including noncontrast images, if performed.

Short description: CT angiography of head with contrast.

5.2 CPT Code 70498

Lay-term: CPT code 70498 is used when a CT angiography of the neck, including the carotids, cervical spine, and soft tissues, is performed with the use of a contrast material.

Long description: Computed tomographic angiography, neck (including carotids, cervical spine, and soft tissues); with contrast material(s), including noncontrast images, if performed.

Short description: CT angiography of neck with contrast.