HIDA scan
- Strengths
- evaluate biliary tract obstruction or acute cholecystitis
- Limitations
- Can be specific but has some limitation. Often HIDA scan is second line to ultrasound, MRCP or CT. See symptom section.
- Contraindications
- None.
- CPT Code
- 78226
- Exact format for order to be authorized
- HIDA scan
- Patient Preparation
- None.
