73225 Mr angio upper extr without & with dye
Also known as: Upper extremity MRA, Arm vascular MRI
Magnetic resonance angiography of the upper extremity with non-contrast and contrast-enhanced imaging to visualize arterial and venous vasculature.
In Plain Language
MRI scan of arm blood vessels
Clinical Context
Evaluates upper extremity vascular anatomy, arterial stenosis, venous thrombosis, and malformations without ionizing radiation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.69 |
| Total RVU | 1.69 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.69, this code ranks in the 82nd percentile among Radiology codes — 2.1x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 73225?
CPT 73225 (Mr angio upper extr without & with dye) is a Radiology code. Magnetic resonance angiography of the upper extremity with non-contrast and contrast-enhanced imaging to visualize arterial and venous vasculature.
Who uses CPT code 73225?
CPT 73225 is used by Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology. Evaluates upper extremity vascular anatomy, arterial stenosis, venous thrombosis, and malformations without ionizing radiation.
When is CPT 73225 used?
Evaluates upper extremity vascular anatomy, arterial stenosis, venous thrombosis, and malformations without ionizing radiation.
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