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91200 Liver elastography

Medicine

Also known as: liver stiffness, transient elastography, liver fibrosis assessment

Liver elastography using ultrasound or magnetic resonance to assess liver fibrosis and elasticity non-invasively.

In Plain Language

liver stiffness test; non-invasive liver scarring test

Clinical Context

Non-invasive imaging technique to assess degree of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease, hepatitis, or cirrhosis. Predicts portal hypertension risk.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.20
Total RVU0.20

Est. Medicare Payment

$6.68

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Billing & Documentation

Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.

How This Code Compares

With a work RVU of 0.20, this code ranks in the 12th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.9x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

GastroenterologyHepatologyInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 91200?

CPT 91200 (Liver elastography) is a Medicine code. Liver elastography using ultrasound or magnetic resonance to assess liver fibrosis and elasticity non-invasively.

Who uses CPT code 91200?

CPT 91200 is used by Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine. Non-invasive imaging technique to assess degree of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease, hepatitis, or cirrhosis. Predicts portal hypertension risk.

When is CPT 91200 used?

Non-invasive imaging technique to assess degree of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease, hepatitis, or cirrhosis. Predicts portal hypertension risk.

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