Question

A patient reports to the hospital radiology department for a functional mri of the brain. the technologist asks the patient to perform small tasks. he takes the images of the patient at rest and while performing the tasks. what cpt® code is reported?

Answer 1

In this scenario the code that should be reported is 70554, which includes the functional brain magnetic resonance imaging test, an added test selection with repetitive body part movement (may also be visual stimulation), and does not require a physician or psychologist.