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Computerized Tomography

Related Terms

  • Cat Scan
  • Computed Tomography
  • Computerized Axial Tomography
  • CT Scan

Specialists

  • General Surgeon
  • Internal Medicine Physician
  • Oncologist
  • Orthopedic (Orthopaedic) Surgeon
  • Radiologist

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Factors Influencing Duration

No disability is expected with this procedure.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
87.03 - Computerized Axial Tomography of Head; C.A.T. Scan of Head
87.04 - Tomography of Head, Other
87.41 - Computerized Axial Tomography of Thorax; C.A.T. Scan of Thorax; Crystal Linea Scan of X-ray Beam of Thorax; Electronic Substraction of Thorax; Photoelectric Response of Thorax; Tomography with use of Computer, X-rays, and Camera of Thorax
87.42 - Tomography of Thorax, Other; Cardiac Tomogram
87.71 - Computerized Axial Tomography of Kidney; C.A.T. Scan of Kidney
87.72 - Nephrotomogram, Other
88.01 - Computerized Axial Tomography of Abdomen C.A.T. Scan of Abdomen
88.38 - Other Computerized Axial Tomography; C.A.T. Scan NOS

Complications

There is minimal risk of complication from radiation. If a contrast medium is used, there is a risk of allergy to the medium. Because some contrast mediums use an iodine base, individuals who are allergic to iodine or shellfish, which also contain high levels of iodine, need to inform their healthcare providers of this allergy. Because x-rays can be harmful to a developing fetus, pregnant women need to inform their healthcare provider of this condition.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor






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