73221 MRI joint upper extremity without dye
Also known as: Joint MRI without contrast, Single joint upper extremity MRI, MRI shoulder without contrast, shoulder MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging of a single upper extremity joint without gadolinium contrast to assess articular cartilage, ligaments, and intra-articular structures.
Clinical Context
Focused evaluation of shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand joint pathology including rotator cuff, labral tears, meniscal lesions, and ligament injuries.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.32 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.73 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 6.14 |
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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