CPT 74174
Cta abd&plvs w/contrast
CPT 74174 at a glance
- Code
- 74174
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Cta abd&plvs w/contrast
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (ancillary)
- CMS addendum
- BB (Ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 74174?
CPT 74174 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Cta abd&plvs w/contrast". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 74174 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 74174 is a covered ancillary service (CMS Addendum BB). Medicare reimburses it in the ASC setting when it is integral to a covered ASC surgical procedure.
Where is CPT 74174 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 74174?
CPT 74174 is most associated with Diagnostic Radiology.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.