70559 MRI brain without & with dye
Also known as: brain MRI with and without contrast, dual-phase brain imaging, complete brain MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging of the entire brain performed with noncontrast and intravenous gadolinium contrast acquisitions. Comprehensive imaging combining baseline and enhanced sequences.
In Plain Language
complete brain scan; comprehensive head imaging
Clinical Context
Comprehensive protocol for complex brain pathology when both baseline characteristics and enhancement patterns are important for diagnosis and characterization.
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 70559?
CPT 70559 (MRI brain without & with dye) is a Radiology code. Magnetic resonance imaging of the entire brain performed with noncontrast and intravenous gadolinium contrast acquisitions. Comprehensive imaging combining baseline and enhanced sequences.
Who uses CPT code 70559?
CPT 70559 is used by Neuroradiology, Oncology, Neurology. Comprehensive protocol for complex brain pathology when both baseline characteristics and enhancement patterns are important for diagnosis and characterization.
When is CPT 70559 used?
Comprehensive protocol for complex brain pathology when both baseline characteristics and enhancement patterns are important for diagnosis and characterization.
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