Magnetic Resonance Neurography

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate documentation determines whether the imaging service can be coded appropriately and whether the report supports the selected CPT code. The article explains why clarifying the scanned anatomy and study context matters for compliant reporting.

Article Sections

1. Winter 2026 pages 9-13

   Issue and page reference for the documentation challenge presented in the article.

2. Documentation Challenge

   Overview of the coding and documentation problem presented for review.

3. Clinical Indication

   Brief patient context and reason the examination was performed.

4. Procedure

   General description of the imaging study that was performed.

5. Technique

   Technical imaging approach and whether contrast was used.

6. Findings

   Summary of imaging observations across the brachial plexus and other imaged structures.

7. Impression

   Condensed interpretation of the study findings and differential considerations.

8. How to Code

   Discussion of documentation gaps, code selection considerations, and related guidance sources.

9. Discussion

   Expanded explanation of why an accurate code cannot be selected from the report as written and what documentation elements are relevant.

10. Sources

    Cited reference materials from professional and Medicare sources.