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Symptom

Unexplained weight loss. Suspected neoplasm. Chronic symptoms.

ConsiderationsRichard Wasley, MD

Very helpful if both IV and oral contrast administered for CT. Generally, pre- and post contrast liver NOT needed, unless CT is for staging of known CA and patient has no CT on record.

§Suggested imagingIn listed order

  1. 01CT abdomen and pelvis with IV contrastCPT 74177
  2. 02CT abdomen and pelvis without IV or oral contrastCPT 74176
  3. 03MRI abdomen with gadoliniumCPT 74183
  4. 04CT abdomen and pelvis with IV and oral contrastCPT 74177
  5. 05US abdomen complete studyCPT 76700