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How would we code for contrast injection into the ileostomy with imaging? Is code 49465 appropriate, or would codes 20501 and 76080 be reported? Brief Report: "Fluoroscopic evaluation of abdominal ostomy after cannulation of bowel ileostomy openings and administration of water-soluble iodinated contrast. Left ostomy opening demonstrates opacification of distal ileum, which extends to the ileocecal valve and inferior cecum. Mild blush of contrast outside small bowel surrounding small segment prior to the ileocecal valve is seen. Right sided ostomy demonstrates slight more proximal segment of small bowel opacification overlying the left mid pelvis."