77021 MRI guidance needle plmt rs & i
Also known as: MRI guided needle placement, MRI guided biopsy
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance for needle placement, repositioning, and sampling procedures.
In Plain Language
MRI guided tissue sample; MRI scan for needle placement
Clinical Context
MRI guidance for percutaneous needle procedures including biopsy of breast, brain, or soft tissue lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.46 |
| Total RVU | 1.46 |
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 1.46, this code ranks in the 77th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.8x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 77021?
CPT 77021 (MRI guidance needle plmt rs & i) is a Radiology code. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance for needle placement, repositioning, and sampling procedures.
Who uses CPT code 77021?
CPT 77021 is used by Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Pathology. MRI guidance for percutaneous needle procedures including biopsy of breast, brain, or soft tissue lesions.
When is CPT 77021 used?
MRI guidance for percutaneous needle procedures including biopsy of breast, brain, or soft tissue lesions.
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