CT Colonography, Diagnostic, Without Contrast Cost Comparison

74261 (CPT)

CT colonography is a medical imaging procedure that uses CT (computed tomography) scanning to take detailed pictures of your colon and rectum, allowing doctors to look for polyps, tumors, or other abnormalities without inserting a traditional colonoscope. Your doctor might recommend this procedure if you have symptoms like persistent abdominal pain or changes in bowel habits, or as an alternative screening method for colorectal cancer. During the procedure, you'll lie on a table while a CT scanner takes images of your colon after it has been gently filled with air or carbon dioxide to help visualize the structures.