CPT^® 72198, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72198 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 angiography (MRA) of the blood vessels of the pelvis to check for stenosis or an aneurysm of the vessels. The provider may use contrast during the procedure.

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