74177
Ct abd & pelvis w/contrast
Ct abd & pelvis w/contrast
Published by RVUDoc. Numeric data: CMS RVU26D, effective 2026-10-01, checked 2026-10-03. Coding guidance reviewed 2026-09-23. Calculation limits and editorial policy.
Fee-schedule estimate before claim adjustments. Coverage, setting and payer rules still apply.
Billing guidance for 74177 is locked
- When to use it: the exact clinical situations that support billing 74177
- Documentation checklist: the 3 elements your note needs before submitting
- Common pitfalls: the 4 mistakes that get 74177 downcoded or denied
Payer notes
Verify current coverage, component indicators, unit limits, multiple-procedure adjustments and authorization requirements. Medicare physician fee-schedule estimates do not represent hospital facility reimbursement.
Related codes
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