70491 CT soft tissue neck with dye
Also known as: soft tissue neck CT with contrast, enhanced cervical imaging, neck CTA
Computed tomography scan of the cervical soft tissues with intravenous contrast medium enhancement. Provides detailed visualization of neck vasculature, lymph node enhancement patterns, and pathologic soft tissue changes.
Clinical Context
Standard for neck masses, suspected malignancy, thyroid imaging with vascular assessment, carotid pathology, and infection. Contrast enhancement improves lesion characterization and vascular definition.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.35 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.05 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 5.49 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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