72158 MRI lumbar spine without & with dye
Also known as: lumbar spine MRI with and without contrast, dual-phase L-spine MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine performed with noncontrast and intravenous gadolinium contrast acquisitions. Comprehensive imaging combining baseline and enhanced sequences.
Clinical Context
Comprehensive lumbar protocol when both baseline anatomy and enhanced pathology characterization are needed for complex low back pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.23 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.14 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.16 |
| Total RVU | 9.53 |
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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