CPT^® 70553, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Head and Neck

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 70553 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Head and Neck.

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In this procedure, the provider performs a magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, study of the brain including the brain stem. He performs this procedure without using contrast material. He then follows with contrast material and takes more images.

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MRM

[QUOTE="bfosdick, post: 513509, member: 374570"] My facility is wanting to do MRI Myelography for CSF to check for leak. We are trying to find a CPT code for. Has anyone ever billed for this and wha... [ Read More ]

Anthem bundling

Is anyone aware if Anthem is bundling MRI Brain w/wo 70553, MRI Orbits w/wo 70543, MRA COW 70544 and MRA Carotids 70549? As well as CT Brain, Orbits and CTA Head/Neck?... [ Read More ]

Brain MRI and IAC's?

[QUOTE="jmcpolin, post: 217144, member: 57542"] I have always coded 70553-22 [/QUOTE] Do you receive additional payment when billing with this modifier?... [ Read More ]

MRI BRAIN (TUMOR WITH PERFUSION) W W/O CONTRAST (XPD)

If I'm not mistaking, [B]SYNAPTIVE Diffusion Tensor Imaging protocol[/B] is a type of technique that the Radiology Tech follow; is not an ultrasound. I would just use 70553.... [ Read More ]

MRI BRAIN (TUMOR WITH PERFUSION) W W/O CONTRAST (XPD)

Can anyone help me with this report? This is my first time seeing this documented like this. Does this get another CPT or Modifer? 70553 & 76948? TIA! [HEADING=2]TECHNIQUE:[/HEADING] Multiplanar... [ Read More ]

MRI Brain and MRI IACs

When both studies are performed, CMS instructs us to bill 70553 twice. We are having issues getting BCBS to pay for both studies even when one is modified. Is anyone else having this issuse and if so,... [ Read More ]

Correct coding question

We have received an order for CPT 70553, MRI brain W and W/O contrast. On the order the dx code provided is N91.2, Amennorea, unspecified. Also on this order it states the patient has E23.0 (Hypopitui... [ Read More ]

MRI of Brain Perfusion

When billing for an MRI done of the brain w/wo contrast in addition to an MRI of the brain's perfusion, would it be recommended to bill 70553 and 76498 or JUST 70553?... [ Read More ]

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Billing

Code 70553, 76390... [ Read More ]

MRI of Brain/Auditory Canals

Have a provider who wanted to bill 70553 twice because he did two separate reports (brain and Auditory Canal), but after searching, first I can't find a code for MRI of Auditory Canals, second there i... [ Read More ]

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