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.
In Plain Language
head blood vessel scan with dye; enhanced vessel 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 |
| Total RVU | 1.17 |
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 1.17, this code ranks in the 67th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.4x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 70545?
CPT 70545 (Mr angiography head with dye) is a Radiology code. Magnetic resonance angiography of the intracranial arteries and head vasculature with intravenous gadolinium contrast medium administration during arterial phase imaging.
Who uses CPT code 70545?
CPT 70545 is used by Neuroradiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery. 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.
When is CPT 70545 used?
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.
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