AMA CPT® Assistant - 2005 Issue 11 (November)
Radiology (November 2005)
November 2005 page 15c Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Radiology, 72148 (Q&A) Question What is the appropriate code to report for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine with weightbearing procedure? AMA Comment The existing CPT codes for MRI are silent with regard to patient positioning. Accordingly, this should be coded as 72148, Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material, whether the examination is performed supine or erect. Radiology (November 2005). CPT® Assistant. 2005; November 2005 page 15c ...
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