71550 MRI chest without dye
Also known as: chest MRI, thoracic MRI noncontrast, cardiac MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging of the thorax (chest) without intravenous gadolinium contrast medium. Provides excellent soft tissue contrast of the mediastinum and chest wall.
Clinical Context
Used for cardiac and pericardial evaluation, mediastinal mass assessment, and chest wall soft tissue pathology. Excellent for viability assessment and tissue characterization without contrast.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.42 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.45 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.10 |
| Total RVU | 9.97 |
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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