91200 Liver elastography
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 RVU | 0.20 |
| Total RVU | 0.20 |
Est. Medicare Payment
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
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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