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Symptom

Hematuria

ConsiderationsRichard Wasley, MD

CT most helpful for almost all patients. Those with generalized renal parenchymal disease (renal insufficiency or prostate disease) or young females with hemorrhagic cystitis may value from ultrasound.

Memorialcare Imaging centers limit radiation exposure to patients during a CT urogram by using low dose technology and truncated protocols.

§Suggested imagingIn listed order

  1. 01CT urogramSeveral CPT codes
  2. 02CT abdomen and pelvis without IV or oral contrastCPT 74176
  3. 03US kidneysCPT 76770