70558 MRI brain with dye
Also known as: brain MRI with contrast, enhanced cerebral MRI, gadolinium-enhanced brain MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging of the entire brain with intravenous gadolinium contrast medium enhancement. Provides improved visualization of brain pathology with blood-brain barrier disruption.
Clinical Context
Used for brain tumors, infections, inflammatory lesions, and vascular pathology. Gadolinium enhancement identifies lesions disrupting the blood-brain barrier.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.20 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.00 |
| Total RVU | 3.20 |
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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