70545 Mr angiography head with dye
Also known as: contrast-enhanced MRA, gadolinium-enhanced angiography, dynamic MRA
Magnetic resonance angiography of the intracranial arteries and head vasculature with intravenous gadolinium contrast medium administration during arterial phase imaging.
Clinical Context
Provides excellent arterial detail for acute stroke evaluation, aneurysm assessment, and vascular pathology. Gadolinium bolus technique produces superior arterial phase images compared to noncontrast MRA.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.17 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.51 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.10 |
| Total RVU | 6.78 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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