CPT® Code 50690

The CPT® Code 50690 refers to an injection procedure specifically designed for the visualization of an ileal conduit and/or ureteropyelography. An ileal conduit is a type of urinary diversion created from a segment of the ileum, which is part of the small intestine, allowing urine to exit the body after the bladder has been removed or bypassed. The procedure involves the placement of a catheter into the ileal conduit, through which radiographic contrast media is injected. This contrast media enhances the visibility of the urinary tract structures during imaging studies. The primary goal of this injection is to facilitate the assessment of the ileal conduit, ureters, and renal pelvis, which are critical components of the urinary system. Following the injection of the contrast media, radiographs, or X-ray images, are obtained to visualize these structures. It is important to note that the radiologic services associated with obtaining these images are reported separately, ensuring that the injection procedure itself is distinctly coded and billed under CPT® Code 50690.