70549 Mr angiograph neck without & with dye
Also known as: MRA neck with and without contrast, dual-phase neck angiography
Magnetic resonance angiography of the cervical arteries performed with noncontrast and intravenous gadolinium contrast acquisitions. Combines multiple angiographic techniques for comprehensive cervical vascular assessment.
In Plain Language
complete neck vessel imaging; comprehensive carotid evaluation
Clinical Context
Comprehensive angiographic protocol for complex carotid and vertebral artery pathology assessment, particularly useful when flow dynamics and anatomic detail are both important.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.76 |
| Total RVU | 1.76 |
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 1.76, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Radiology codes — 2.2x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 70549?
CPT 70549 (Mr angiograph neck without & with dye) is a Radiology code. Magnetic resonance angiography of the cervical arteries performed with noncontrast and intravenous gadolinium contrast acquisitions. Combines multiple angiographic techniques for comprehensive cervical vascular assessment.
Who uses CPT code 70549?
CPT 70549 is used by Neuroradiology, Vascular Surgery, Neurology. Comprehensive angiographic protocol for complex carotid and vertebral artery pathology assessment, particularly useful when flow dynamics and anatomic detail are both important.
When is CPT 70549 used?
Comprehensive angiographic protocol for complex carotid and vertebral artery pathology assessment, particularly useful when flow dynamics and anatomic detail are both important.
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