CPT^® 72149, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72149 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis.

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In this diagnostic procedure, the provider performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spinal canal and contents using contrast.

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MRI w & w/o contrast

The NCCI edit for 72149 with 72148 is 0, indicating modifier not allowed. Based on this, I think it unlikely that the insurance company would pay for both. [url]https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/N... [ Read More ]

MRI w & w/o contrast

For MRIs with and without contrast, 72148 and 72149 done at separate encounters (same day, hours apart) can these be billed separately? Or do I need to use 72158?... [ Read More ]

3D Myelogram CPT

[QUOTE="shruthi, post: 235810, member: 122649"]Radiology report is for Lumbar spine MRI without contrast. Also the report describes about - MR myelogram images were obtained with 3D image reformations... [ Read More ]

Mri cpt code needed

Without contrast - 72148 With contrast - 72149 Without contrast followed by with - 72158 Those are for lumbar MRI; plexus is nerve root; check with radiologist to be sure.... [ Read More ]

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