70547 Mr angiography neck without dye
Also known as: MRA neck, carotid MRA, vertebral artery MRA, noncontrast neck angiography
Magnetic resonance angiography of the cervical arteries including the neck vasculature without intravenous gadolinium contrast medium using inherent blood flow signal.
In Plain Language
neck blood vessel scan without dye; carotid imaging
Clinical Context
Used for carotid stenosis evaluation, vertebral artery pathology assessment, and stroke risk stratification. Noncontrast technique provides reasonable vessel visualization with no gadolinium administration.
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 70547?
CPT 70547 (Mr angiography neck without dye) is a Radiology code. Magnetic resonance angiography of the cervical arteries including the neck vasculature without intravenous gadolinium contrast medium using inherent blood flow signal.
Who uses CPT code 70547?
CPT 70547 is used by Neuroradiology, Vascular Surgery, Neurology. Used for carotid stenosis evaluation, vertebral artery pathology assessment, and stroke risk stratification. Noncontrast technique provides reasonable vessel visualization with no gadolinium administration.
When is CPT 70547 used?
Used for carotid stenosis evaluation, vertebral artery pathology assessment, and stroke risk stratification. Noncontrast technique provides reasonable vessel visualization with no gadolinium administration.
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