71552 MRI chest without & with dye
Also known as: chest MRI with and without contrast, dual-phase cardiac MRI, complete thoracic MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging of the thorax (chest) performed with noncontrast and intravenous gadolinium contrast acquisitions. Comprehensive imaging combining baseline and enhanced cardiac assessment.
Clinical Context
Comprehensive cardiac protocol when both baseline tissue characterization and enhancement patterns are needed for diagnosis, particularly for complex cardiac pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.20 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.58 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 13.95 |
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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