AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2025 Issue 1 (Winter)
Magnetic Resonance Examination Safety Procedures
Winter 2025 pages 11-14 CLINICAL EXAMPLE 1 Magnetic Resonance Examination Safety Procedures CLINICAL INDICATION An 82-year-old male who has a history of prostate cancer was referred by urology for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the prostate without and with intravenous (IV) contrast. The patient also has a history of an implanted deep brain stimulator (DBS) for the treatment of essential tremor. A magnetic resonance (MR) safety assessment was ordered to verify the eligibility of the DBS system for MRI of the prostate. PROCEDURE MR safety assessment TECHNOLOGIST REPORT The patient's implant records were reviewed and confirmed. The DBS is eligible...
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Article Overview
This article explains a clinical example involving magnetic resonance safety procedures for a patient with an implanted neurostimulator who undergoes pelvic MRI. It is relevant to radiology, medical physics, and coding staff who need to understand the general scope of MR safety assessment, examination customization, and the associated diagnostic and diagnosis coding references discussed in a 2025 example-based coding article.
Why This Topic Matters
MR examinations can require additional safety-focused preparation, coordination, and documentation when implanted devices are present. Understanding the article helps readers identify whether it addresses MR safety workflows, imaging customization, and the coding context tied to these services.
Article Sections
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Clinical Example 1
A worked clinical scenario showing MR safety assessment and a subsequent pelvic MRI in a patient with an implanted device. The section presents the imaging context, workflow, and findings at a high level.
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How to Code
A coding-focused section summarizing the procedure and diagnosis codes referenced for the example. It identifies the related code sets and explains the overall coding context at a high level.
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Discussion
A broader discussion of MR safety screening, examination customization, and documentation considerations for patients with implantable devices. The section also places the example within the 2025 CPT update context and related ICD-10-CM reporting framework.
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Sources
Reference citations supporting the article content and example. This section lists the source publications used for the discussion.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames MR safety assessment in the setting of implanted devices
- What kinds of MR examination customization topics are discussed
- How the example connects imaging services with coding references
- Which broad code sets are referenced in the article
- How the article situates the content within a 2025 coding update context
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Medical billers
- Radiologists
- Medical physicists
- MR technologists
- Compliance and coding educators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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