Wiki MRI Closed vs Open

KoBee

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I was trying to find some kind of rule where it states that we can use the same CPT codes for MRI's whether considered closed or open.

Ran into a question wanting to know a CPT code for OPEN MRI of Abdomen w/contrast since patient is
claustrophobic ..

Can anyone help me please :)

I know codes doesn't specify whether they are done closed or open.
 
I am a little confused by your question. Your last line states you know codes don't specify whether open or closed. The "rule" would be the actual description of the CPT code
74182 MRI, abdomen, with contrast materials describes the procedure whether it is an open MRI or closed MRI.
Just like there is no separate code if you use 3.0 Tesla or 1.5 Tesla. They are simply the equipment used to perform a procedure.
 
Sorry if I confused you,

You answered by question, so whether a patient has an OPEN or CLOSED MRI, the code remains the same :)

So in my case, OPEN MRI of Abdomen w/contrast: 74182 ..

Since procedure doesn't describe open or closed, it don't matter, that's the code for MRI


Thank you :)
 
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