The Whitaker Test (December 1997)

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand how the procedure is situated within urinary tract diagnostics and which procedure codes and imaging categories are associated with the service. The article is useful for distinguishing the general clinical workup from the coding references tied to the procedure.

Article Sections

1. December 1997 pages 7-9

   Introduces the topic and frames the article within a coding communication format from CPT Assistant.

2. The Whitaker Test

   Explains the clinical context for evaluating renal collecting system dilation and outlines the procedure at a high level. It also discusses how the test fits into the broader urinary tract diagnostic pathway.

3. Urinary System, Kidney, Introduction Codes

   Lists CPT procedure categories associated with renal pelvis access and related injection or measurement services.

4. Radiology, Urinary Tract Codes

   Lists radiology supervision and interpretation code categories relevant to urinary tract imaging.

5. Radiology, Ultrasonic Guidance Procedures Code

   Identifies an ultrasound guidance code category related to renal pelvis procedures.

6. Clinical Vignettes

   Provides example cases showing the procedure in different clinical settings, including imaging, access routes, and pressure measurement workflow.

7. Clinical Vignette

   Presents a second example case focused on prior obstruction management and a subsequent Whitaker test scenario.