70553 MRI brain stem without & with dye
Also known as: brainstem MRI with and without contrast, dual-contrast brainstem imaging, MRI brain with and without contrast, brain MRI with contrast
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brainstem performed with noncontrast and intravenous gadolinium contrast acquisitions. Comprehensive imaging combining baseline and enhanced sequences.
Clinical Context
Comprehensive protocol for complex brainstem pathology assessment when both baseline characteristics and enhancement pattern are diagnostically important.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.23 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.10 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.16 |
| Total RVU | 9.49 |
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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