70540 MRI orbit/face/neck without dye
Also known as: MRI orbit/face/neck, facial MRI noncontrast, neck MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging of the orbits, face, and neck without intravenous contrast medium. Provides excellent soft tissue contrast resolution for evaluation of orbital contents, facial structures, and neck tissues.
In Plain Language
orbital scan without dye; face and neck imaging
Clinical Context
Used for orbital masses, thyroid pathology, facial soft tissue evaluation, and neck masses. Excellent for soft tissue characterization without radiation. Noncontrast often sufficient for tissue characterization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.32 |
| Total RVU | 1.32 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.32, this code ranks in the 73rd percentile among Radiology codes — 1.6x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 70540?
CPT 70540 (MRI orbit/face/neck without dye) is a Radiology code. Magnetic resonance imaging of the orbits, face, and neck without intravenous contrast medium. Provides excellent soft tissue contrast resolution for evaluation of orbital contents, facial structures, and neck tissues.
Who uses CPT code 70540?
CPT 70540 is used by Neuroradiology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology. Used for orbital masses, thyroid pathology, facial soft tissue evaluation, and neck masses. Excellent for soft tissue characterization without radiation. Noncontrast often sufficient for tissue characterization.
When is CPT 70540 used?
Used for orbital masses, thyroid pathology, facial soft tissue evaluation, and neck masses. Excellent for soft tissue characterization without radiation. Noncontrast often sufficient for tissue characterization.
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