Cardiology Question for the Week of April 17, 2023

Question:

What findings should I look for in the report to support a diagnostic abdominal aortogram (75625)?

Answer:

A full and complete abdominal aortogram requires findings for the entire infrarenal aorta to include renals and mesenteric origins. See Clinical Examples in Radiology, Radiology FAQ, Volume 4, Issue 1; Winter 2008.

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