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77021 MRI guidance needle plmt rs & i

Radiology

Also known as: MRI guided needle placement, MRI guided biopsy

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance for needle placement, repositioning, and sampling procedures.

Clinical Context

MRI guidance for percutaneous needle procedures including biopsy of breast, brain, or soft tissue lesions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.46
Practice Expense RVU11.24
Malpractice RVU0.08
Total RVU12.78

Est. Medicare Payment

$426.85

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

RadiologyInterventional RadiologyPathology

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