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Look for Further Sequences/Sections When Coding CT and MRI

Published on Mon Jun 08, 2026

Question: What is the difference between a CT scan and an MRI? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: For starters, you’ll choose different codes for CTs and MRIs. CPT® organizes the codes for both tests by body part, so the CT and MRI codes appear throughout the Radiology (70010-79999) section of the CPT® code book. As for the clinical differences, CT scans look [...]
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