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70492 CT soft tsue nck without & with dye

Radiology

Also known as: soft tissue neck CT with and without contrast, dual-phase neck imaging

Computed tomography scan of the cervical soft tissues performed with noncontrast and intravenous contrast acquisitions. Comprehensive imaging protocol combining baseline noncontrast with enhanced imaging.

Clinical Context

Employed when comprehensive neck evaluation is required, such as complex neck masses, traumatic injury assessment, lymphoma staging, or when both baseline and enhanced characteristics are diagnostically important.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.58
Practice Expense RVU4.90
Malpractice RVU0.10
Total RVU6.58

Est. Medicare Payment

$219.77

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

Specialties

OtolaryngologyOncologyTrauma Surgery

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