What is the CPT code for MRI Spine?

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What is the CPT code for MRI Spine?

Back pain/lower extremity radicular symptoms, especially when position dependent . Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is used to diagnose a variety of central nervous system disorders.

What is the CPT code 72141?

CPT® Code 72141 in section: Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents.

What is the sacral spine?

The sacral spine (sacrum) is located below the lumbar spine and above the tailbone, which is known as the coccyx. Five bones that are fused together make up the triangle-shaped sacrum, and these bones are numbered S-1 to S-5. Each number corresponds with the nerves in that section of the spinal cord.

What is the CPT code for a lumbar MRI?

Lumbar Spine 72148 – w/o contrast 72149 – w/contrast 72158 – w/o & w/contrast Other MR Studies (MRI Sacrum & Coccyx charge as MRI Pelvis): 75557 – Cardiac MRI for morphology and function w/o contrast 75559 – w/stress imaging 75561 – Cardiac MRI for morphology and function w/ and w/o contrast and further seques 75563 – w/stress imaging

What are MRI codes?

GP requested items for children under the age of 16 years;

  • GP requested items for patients 16 years and over;
  • a range of cancer staging services such as MRI of the breast; prostate; and pelvis – for cervical and rectal cancer;
  • breast MRI items where conventional imaging has been inconclusive or inconsistent with clinical assessment;

    • How to read a MRI of the normal lumbar spine?

    Normal Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine.

  • Problems in the Lumbar Spine.
  • Lumbar Spondylosis.
  • Disc Desiccation.
  • Disc Bulge/Disc Protrusion/Disc Extrusion/etc….
  • Normal Disc Bulge Protrusion Extrusion
  • Osteophytes.
  • Ligamentum Hypertrophy.
  • Facet Hypertrophy.
  • Spondylolisthesis/Subluxation.

    • What is the correct CPT code for MRI IAC?

    hearing loss in one ear in 90 percent of people with acoustic neuroma.

  • tinnitus,or ringing in the ears.
  • earache.
  • dizziness,loss of balance,and vertigo if the tumor affects the inner ear.
  • loss of sensation,sometimes affecting one side of the face and mouth.