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A Pipida scan is a medical test used to evaluate the proper functioning of the gallbladder and the body’s system of delivering bile. When you eat, the food is broken down in the stomach and intestines with the help of bile produced by the liver. However, this amount of bile is not always enough especially if you have had a heavy meal. The gallbladder, which is located just below the liver, collects bile produced by the liver and releases this collected amount during the process of digestion. If there is a blockage of the gallbladder ducts or a leakage of bile into the intestine it can affect the functioning of the digestive system and cause pain and discomfort during digestion. A pipida scan will determine if there are any such problems with the functioning of the gallbladder.
Pipida Scan Procedure and Results
The pipida scan procedure involves the use of a radioactive tracer material that makes the organs and tissues in the body clearly visible with the aid of special imaging cameras. Before your pipida scan, it is necessary that you fast for at least six hours or more to ensure that nothing affects the path of the tracer material or the scan results. Many doctors suggest doing the test first thing in the morning. If you are on any pain or prescription medication, you will need to inform your doctor as these may interfere with your pipida scan results. In case you may be pregnant or are pregnant, inform your doctor as well.
Pipida Scan with CCK and CPT Code
The pipida scan takes over an hour and a half to complete and you will be required to lie down throughout. An IV injection will be used to inject the radioactive tracer material into the body. As the material moves down to your liver and gallbladder, cameras positioned above you record this movement. Once the tracer material reaches the gallbladder, these cameras record images every few minutes and are later studied for any blockages or malfunctioning. At this point in time, an additional medicine is given to stimulate and contract the gallbladder and increase the effectiveness of the scan results. This is referred to as the pipida scan with CCK. There maybe some pain experienced at this point and your doctor will inform you of the same. The tracer material will be flushed naturally from your system within a few hours of the test with no side effects. Your pipida scan results should be available within seven to ten days and your doctor will interpret the report for you.
Before your pipida scan, ensure that your doctor explains the entire procedure and protocol to you so that you know what to expect. It is also important to take the pipida scan CPT code from your doctor. This is important for any documentation of medical tests and procedures.
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