96020 Functional brain mapping
Medicine
Also known as: functional MRI, fMRI, brain mapping MRI
Functional brain imaging (functional magnetic resonance imaging) used for localization of eloquent cortex and surgical planning.
Clinical Context
Non-invasive mapping of functional brain areas using magnetic resonance imaging to identify motor, sensory, and language areas for presurgical planning.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.43 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.00 |
| Total RVU | 3.43 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$114.56
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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