Radiology Question for the Week of November 16, 2015

By NDueaRadiology

Question:

What are the HCPCS codes for Gastrografin® and Readi-Cat® Smoothies?

Answer:

The HCPCS code for Gastrografin is Q9963—high osmolar contrast material, 350–399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml. Barium products such as Readi-Cat® Smoothies are considered supplies and do not have HCPCS codes.

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