70551
74181
Because he has a small pituitary gland
Because the pituitary gland is in the brain.
renal MRI
mri pelvis
70542
72195 - 72197
The CPT code for an MRI of the kidneys is 74181. This code specifically refers to an MRI of the abdomen with contrast, which includes the kidneys. If the procedure is performed without contrast, the appropriate code is 74182. Always verify with the latest coding guidelines, as codes may be updated.
My endocrinologist informed me that the radiologist observed this on my MRI. He says that there is no literature on the matter. I know this doesn't answer your question, but I guess the take-away is that nobody has attempted to investigate it thus far.
CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology. The CPT code of 72141 is for an MRI of the cervical without contrast. Some of the indications for this type of MRI exam are neck, arm and/or shoulder pain, numbness, degenerative disk disease and herniated disk.
It is the code for a non contrast MRI of a lower joint: hip, knee, or ankle.
73222 - MRI any joint of upper extermity, with contrast 73221 - MRI any joint of upper extermity, without contrast