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What is procedure code 70549?
Group 1
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 70548 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE ANGIOGRAPHY, NECK; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) |
| 70549 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE ANGIOGRAPHY, NECK; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL(S), FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SEQUENCES |
| 71555 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE ANGIOGRAPHY, CHEST (EXCLUDING MYOCARDIUM), WITH OR WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) |
What procedure code is 70553?
CPT® Code 70553 in section: Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem)
What is the CPT code for MRI pelvis with and without contrast?
MRI CPT CODE LIST
| Brain and Neck | Joints | |
|---|---|---|
| MRI Thoracic Spine w/o Contrast | 72146 | Pelvis |
| MRI Thoracic Spine w/wo Contrast | 72157 | MRI Bony or ST Pelvis w/o Contrast |
| MRI Lumbar Spine w/o Contrast | 72148 | MRI Bony or ST Pelvis w/wo Contrast |
| MRI Lumbar Spine w/wo Contrast | 72158 | MRI Sacrum/Coccyx w/o contrast |
What is TC modifier on CPT code?
the technical component
Using modifier TC identifies the technical component. Used when billing both the professional and technical component of a procedure when the technical component was purchased from an outside entity. The provider would bill the professional on one line of service and the technical on a separate line.
What is CPT code for MRI arthrogram?
73222 MRI ARTHROGRAM SHOULDER, ELBOW, WRIST Order for shoulder, elbow, wrist 73223 MRI JOINT UPPER EXTREMITY WITH & WITHOUT CONTRAST Order for shoulder, wrist, fingers or elbow. Always order w/o contrast except for: Arthrogram, lump or mass, schedule w/ & w/o contrast.
What is the CPT code for pelvis?
Report 74176 when both studies (abdomen and pelvis) are performed without contrast. Apply 74177 if both studies are performed with contrast.
What is the CPT code for whole body bone scan?
CPT® 78306, Under Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.
When do we use TC modifier?
Modifier TC is used when only the technical component (TC) of a procedure is being billed when certain services combine both the professional and technical portions in one procedure code. Use modifier TC when the physician performs the test but does not do the interpretation.
Can you use modifier 26 and TC together?
Do not report modifiers 26 and TC on the same procedure code on one line of service. Modifier 26 and TC are payment modifier reportable in the first modifier field. These modifiers would change the reimbursement.