72129 CT chest spine with dye
Also known as: thoracic spine CT with contrast, myelogram CT thoracic, enhanced T-spine imaging
Computed tomography of the thoracic spine with intravenous contrast medium enhancement. Provides enhanced visualization of thoracic cord and nerve roots.
Clinical Context
Used for thoracic myelopathy evaluation, nerve root compression assessment, and detailed spinal cord pathology visualization. Contrast enhancement improves tissue characterization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.19 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.79 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 5.07 |
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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