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.
In Plain Language
brain scan with dye; enhanced head imaging
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 |
| 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).
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 3.20, this code ranks in the 97th percentile among Radiology codes — 4.0x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 70558?
CPT 70558 (MRI brain with dye) is a Radiology code. Magnetic resonance imaging of the entire brain with intravenous gadolinium contrast medium enhancement. Provides improved visualization of brain pathology with blood-brain barrier disruption.
Who uses CPT code 70558?
CPT 70558 is used by Neuroradiology, Oncology, Neurology. Used for brain tumors, infections, inflammatory lesions, and vascular pathology. Gadolinium enhancement identifies lesions disrupting the blood-brain barrier.
When is CPT 70558 used?
Used for brain tumors, infections, inflammatory lesions, and vascular pathology. Gadolinium enhancement identifies lesions disrupting the blood-brain barrier.
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