72141 MRI neck spine without dye
Also known as: cervical spine MRI, C-spine MRI noncontrast, neck spine imaging, MRI cervical spine without contrast, MRI C-spine
Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine without intravenous gadolinium contrast medium. Excellent soft tissue contrast for evaluation of cervical spinal cord and neural structures.
Clinical Context
Standard study for cervical myelopathy, radiculopathy, disc herniation, and cervical cord pathology evaluation. Superior soft tissue contrast to CT without radiation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.44 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.17 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.10 |
| Total RVU | 5.71 |
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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