New Code Update:
Start Using 0159T Today For CAD Breast MRI
Published on Sun Jun 18, 2006
July brings new Category III option The CAD MRI code you've been hearing about is finally going into effect.
Category III code +0159T (Computer aided detection, including computer algorithm analysis of MRI image data for lesion detection/characterization, pharmacokinetic analysis, with further physician review for interpretation, breast MRI [list separately in addition to code for primary procedure]) goes into effect July 1.
Note: Use this add-on code with 76093 (Magnetic resonance imaging, breast, without and/or with contrast material[s]; unilateral) and 76094 (... bilateral).
You can find the full list of Category III codes at
www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3885.html.
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