74283 Therapy nma rdctj intus/obstrcj
Also known as: therapeutic enema, intussusception reduction, obstruction reduction
Therapeutic fluoroscopic-guided radiographic procedure for reduction of intussusception or relief of colonic obstruction using radiopaque enema technique.
In Plain Language
X-ray guided colon treatment; fluoroscopy-guided bowel reduction
Clinical Context
Primarily used in pediatric intussusception reduction or to manage partial colonic obstruction; fluoroscopic guidance allows real-time reduction of telescoped bowel loops.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.97 |
| Total RVU | 1.97 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.97, this code ranks in the 89th percentile among Radiology codes — 2.4x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 74283?
CPT 74283 (Therapy nma rdctj intus/obstrcj) is a Radiology code. Therapeutic fluoroscopic-guided radiographic procedure for reduction of intussusception or relief of colonic obstruction using radiopaque enema technique.
Who uses CPT code 74283?
CPT 74283 is used by Radiology, Pediatric Radiology. Primarily used in pediatric intussusception reduction or to manage partial colonic obstruction; fluoroscopic guidance allows real-time reduction of telescoped bowel loops.
When is CPT 74283 used?
Primarily used in pediatric intussusception reduction or to manage partial colonic obstruction; fluoroscopic guidance allows real-time reduction of telescoped bowel loops.
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