KUB 74000

[Kevin Luh]

Hi guys,

According to AAPC's study materials:

A KUB is often referred to on reports and in prep for abdominal surgery. The KUB is also referred to in the CPT codebook. However, if you try to locate a KUB (or a flat plate abdomen, as they are sometimes called), you will not find the code by looking in the index or reading through the radiology section. A KUB is reported with 74000 Radiological examination, abdomen; single anteroposterior view.

KUB stands for kidneys, ureter, and bladder. How does this abbreviation's meaning fit into the statements above?

Does anyone understand this?

Thanks.

 

[Kevin Luh]

I did some more research. KUB (kidneys, ureter, and bladder) is a general x-ray of the midabdominal section.

Thanks.

 

[Alicia Scott]

I was going to mention that Kevin but as you are pointing out this is hard one because if you don't know A&P you won't have a clue. This is learned....

Thanks for bringing it up.

 

[Kevin Luh]

Of course!