75559 Cardiac MRI with stress img
Also known as: stress cardiac MRI, cardiac stress MRI, dobutamine MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging of the heart for morphologic and functional assessment with stress imaging to evaluate myocardial ischemia and inducible wall motion abnormalities.
In Plain Language
heart stress scan; heart imaging under stress
Clinical Context
Evaluates myocardial ischemia, viability, and functional reserve using pharmacologic stress (dobutamine); assesses regional wall motion and perfusion.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.88 |
| Total RVU | 2.88 |
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 2.88, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Radiology codes — 3.6x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 75559?
CPT 75559 (Cardiac MRI with stress img) is a Radiology code. Magnetic resonance imaging of the heart for morphologic and functional assessment with stress imaging to evaluate myocardial ischemia and inducible wall motion abnormalities.
Who uses CPT code 75559?
CPT 75559 is used by Radiology, Cardiology. Evaluates myocardial ischemia, viability, and functional reserve using pharmacologic stress (dobutamine); assesses regional wall motion and perfusion.
When is CPT 75559 used?
Evaluates myocardial ischemia, viability, and functional reserve using pharmacologic stress (dobutamine); assesses regional wall motion and perfusion.
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