76498 Unlisted mr procedure
Also known as: Unlisted MRI, MRI unspecified
Unlisted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging procedure code used when a specific MR service is not described by another code.
In Plain Language
MRI scan not listed; Special MRI procedure
Clinical Context
Used for novel, emerging, or unusual magnetic resonance procedures not otherwise described in the CPT code set.
RVU Information
CPT 76498 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Radiology category, 7% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 76498?
CPT 76498 (Unlisted mr procedure) is a Radiology code. Unlisted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging procedure code used when a specific MR service is not described by another code.
Who uses CPT code 76498?
CPT 76498 is used by Radiology, Interventional Radiology. Used for novel, emerging, or unusual magnetic resonance procedures not otherwise described in the CPT code set.
When is CPT 76498 used?
Used for novel, emerging, or unusual magnetic resonance procedures not otherwise described in the CPT code set.
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