Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (0609T-0612T) (July 2021)

July 2021 page 6 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (0609T-0612T) For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2021 code set, four new Category III codes (0609T-0612T) were established to report magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), which is used to determine and localize discogenic pain. In addition, new instructional parenthetical notes were added following existing codes for magnetic resonance (MR) services that focus on the spinal canal (72142, 72147, 72149, 72158, 76390), directing users to the new MRS codes. This article provides an overview of the intent and use of these new codes. Category III Codes  0609TMagnetic resonance spectroscopy, determination and localization of...

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Article Overview

This July 2021 CPT Assistant article explains the introduction of new CPT Category III reporting options for magnetic resonance spectroscopy in the context of discogenic pain. It is relevant to coders, radiology practices, and clinicians who work with spine imaging and procedural reporting because it outlines the scope of the new code family, related MRI parenthetical notes, and the general workflow elements associated with the service.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand how a new CPT code family fits into spine imaging and diagnostic reporting workflows, especially where magnetic resonance services and biomarker-based analysis intersect. It is useful for determining whether a case involves the newly defined service categories discussed in the article.

Article Sections

  1. July 2021 page 6

    Introductory publication context for the CPT Assistant update.

  2. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (0609T-0612T)

    Overview of the new CPT Category III reporting topic for magnetic resonance spectroscopy and its relationship to spine imaging services.

  3. Category III Codes

    Summary of the new code family and the general service components covered by the article.

  4. Clinical Example (0609T) / Description of Procedure (0609T)

    Illustrative clinical scenario and procedure workflow for one component of the reported service.

  5. Clinical Example (0610T) / Description of Procedure (0610T)

    Illustrative clinical scenario and procedure workflow for the data transmission component of the reported service.

  6. Clinical Example (0611T) / Description of Procedure (0611T)

    Illustrative clinical scenario and procedure workflow for the postprocessing and analysis component of the reported service.

  7. Clinical Example (0612T) / Description of Procedure (0612T)

    Illustrative clinical scenario and procedure workflow for the interpretation and reporting component of the reported service.

What You Will Learn

  • The general purpose of the magnetic resonance spectroscopy update
  • How the article frames the new Category III reporting topic
  • Which broad service components are discussed
  • How the article relates the new guidance to spine imaging workflows
  • What kinds of clinical examples are used to illustrate the services

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Radiology coders
  • CPT users
  • Physicians and qualified health care professionals
  • Revenue cycle and compliance staff

Codes Discussed


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