74360 X-ray guide gi dilation
Also known as: fluoroscopic dilation, esophageal dilation, stricture dilation
Fluoroscopic radiographic guidance during endoscopic dilation of a strictured or narrowed gastric or upper gastrointestinal segment for restoration of normal lumen diameter.
In Plain Language
X-ray guided throat/stomach widening; guided stricture treatment
Clinical Context
Real-time fluoroscopic guidance during endoscopic dilation of esophageal, pyloric, or gastric strictures caused by caustic ingestion, radiation, or surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.54 |
| Total RVU | 0.54 |
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 0.54, this code ranks in the 33rd percentile among Radiology codes — 1.5x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 74360?
CPT 74360 (X-ray guide gi dilation) is a Radiology code. Fluoroscopic radiographic guidance during endoscopic dilation of a strictured or narrowed gastric or upper gastrointestinal segment for restoration of normal lumen diameter.
Who uses CPT code 74360?
CPT 74360 is used by Radiology, Gastroenterology. Real-time fluoroscopic guidance during endoscopic dilation of esophageal, pyloric, or gastric strictures caused by caustic ingestion, radiation, or surgery.
When is CPT 74360 used?
Real-time fluoroscopic guidance during endoscopic dilation of esophageal, pyloric, or gastric strictures caused by caustic ingestion, radiation, or surgery.
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