What is CPT code for MRI pituitary gland?
CPT Code: 70551 with contrast. 70553 with/without contrast.
What is MRI pituitary with contrast?
A pituitary MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is an imaging test that makes pictures of the pituitary gland (small gland in the brain that controls hormones and other glands in the body) and surrounding areas in the brain.
What is an MRI with pituitary cuts?
Pituitary MRI identifies sellar tumors and pituitary masses and offers high contrast and multiplanar, thin pituitary cuts enabling evaluation of small soft tissue changes (20). MRI also allows accurate visualization of mass effects on neighboring soft tissues.
What does CPT code 74183 mean?
CPT® Code 74183 in section: Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, abdomen.
How can you tell if you have a pituitary MRI?
The anterior and posterior parts of the pituitary gland are distinct on MRI. The anterior part is isointense on both T1 and T2 weighted images. The posterior pituitary has intrinsic high T1 signal and is of a hypointense signal on T2 weighted images 1.
What is the CPT code for MRI abdomen with contrast?
MRI CPT CODE LIST
| Brain and Neck | Joints | |
|---|---|---|
| MRI TMJ w/o contrast | 70336 | Abdomen |
| Spine | MRCP | |
| MRI Cervical Spine w/o Contrast | 72141 | MRI Kidneys, Liver or Pancreas w/wo Contrast |
| MRI Cervical Spine w/wo Contrast | 72156 | MRA Abd. Aorta or Renals w/wo contrast |
Why do I need an MRI of my pituitary?
An MRI produces good soft-tissue images and allows the physician to evaluate different types of body tissue, as well as distinguish normal, healthy tissue from diseased tissue. Our team of specialist physicians will use these images to make a detailed study of your pituitary gland and to find possible problems.
