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Cholangiography without contrast

Date: Jan 9, 2023

Question:

Patient had CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast. Next day, cholangiostomy tube check was done through existing access without contrast. How do we code cholangiography without contrast? The result was normal function of internal and external catheter.

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