Breast MRI with Computer-aided Detection (August 2019)

Why This Topic Matters

Breast MRI reporting changed in 2019, and the update affected code structure, related cross-references, and how certain imaging services are categorized. Understanding the change helps support accurate claims, documentation alignment, and compliance for breast imaging services.

Article Sections

1. August 2019 pages 5-6

   Introduces the 2019 breast MRI update within the Radiology section and frames the scope of the article. It also notes the broad relationship to the breast imaging code family and the associated coding changes.

2. Breast, Mammography

   Presents the breast MRI code family and the surrounding code update context. The section also references deleted items and related cross-references that were revised in connection with the 2019 changes.

3. Coding Tip

   Provides a brief tip related to reporting a specific type of breast MRI service. This section gives practical context for how the article distinguishes that scenario from the main code family.

4. Clinical Example (77046) / Description of Procedure (77046)

   Shows an example clinical scenario and a corresponding procedural description for one of the revised breast MRI categories. The material focuses on typical documentation and imaging workflow elements.

5. Clinical Example (77047) / Description of Procedure (77047)

   Shows an example clinical scenario and a corresponding procedural description for the bilateral breast MRI category. The material highlights documentation themes and imaging review steps.

6. Clinical Example (77048) / Description of Procedure (77048)

   Shows an example clinical scenario and a corresponding procedural description for a contrast-based breast MRI category that includes computer-aided detection. The section covers the broader imaging and reporting workflow for that scenario.

7. Clinical Example (77049) / Description of Procedure (77049)

   Shows an example clinical scenario and a corresponding procedural description for the bilateral contrast-based breast MRI category with computer-aided detection. The section focuses on example documentation and imaging assessment elements.