72133 CT lumbar spine without & with dye
Also known as: lumbar spine CT with and without contrast, dual-phase L-spine CT
Computed tomography of the lumbar spine performed with noncontrast and intravenous contrast acquisitions. Comprehensive imaging combining baseline and enhanced assessment.
Clinical Context
Comprehensive protocol when both baseline lumbar anatomy and enhanced pathology characterization are needed for complex low back pathology evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.24 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.56 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 5.89 |
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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