Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation

Mar 17, 2016 · The abdominal component of the exam is coded to abdominal ultrasound. The thoracic component (e.g. hemothorax or pneumothorax evaluation, if performed) of the exam is coded to chest ultrasound. ... Answer: CT of the pelvis without contrast should be coded to BW2GZZZ (pelvic region), BR2CZZZ (pelvic bones only), or BW21ZZZ (pelvis and abdomen). ... ................
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