75561 Cardiac MRI for morph with dye
Also known as: contrast-enhanced cardiac MRI, cardiac MRI with gadolinium, late gadolinium enhancement
Magnetic resonance imaging of the heart for morphologic assessment with intravenous contrast enhancement to visualize myocardial perfusion and fibrosis.
In Plain Language
heart scan with dye; detailed heart imaging with contrast
Clinical Context
Evaluates myocardial infarction, scar tissue, fibrosis, and myocarditis using late gadolinium enhancement; assesses viability and perfusion defects.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.54 |
| Total RVU | 2.54 |
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 2.54, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Radiology codes — 3.1x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 75561?
CPT 75561 (Cardiac MRI for morph with dye) is a Radiology code. Magnetic resonance imaging of the heart for morphologic assessment with intravenous contrast enhancement to visualize myocardial perfusion and fibrosis.
Who uses CPT code 75561?
CPT 75561 is used by Radiology, Cardiology. Evaluates myocardial infarction, scar tissue, fibrosis, and myocarditis using late gadolinium enhancement; assesses viability and perfusion defects.
When is CPT 75561 used?
Evaluates myocardial infarction, scar tissue, fibrosis, and myocarditis using late gadolinium enhancement; assesses viability and perfusion defects.
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