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Choose the Correct Code for a Prostate MRI

Published on Thu Mar 23, 2023

Question: I have a report that indicates a radiologist performed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a 70-year-old patient’s prostate before and after intravenous (IV) contrast administration. The radiologist reviewed the images and compiled their report. The impression lists mild prostate enlargement with BPH. What codes will I assign for the encounter? Louisiana Subscriber Answer: You’ll assign 72197 (Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, [...]
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