From: Diagnostic imaging for spinal disorders in the elderly: a narrative review
Examination | Â | Medicare National Average Global Fee | ||
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CPT Code | $ Submitted | $ Allowed | % Allowed | |
LUMBAR SPINE | ||||
Radiographs 2 or 3 views | 72100 | 73.12 | 23.70 | 32.4 |
CT without contrast | 72131 | 329.71 | 97.11 | 29.5 |
CT with contrast | 72132 | 356.98 | 99.61 | 27.9 |
CT with and without contrast | 72133 | 547.05 | 169.74 | 31.0 |
Injection for myelogram | 62284 | 489.58 | 107.97 | 22.1 |
MR without contrast | 72148 | 802.75 | 230.36 | 28.7 |
MR with contrast | 72149 | 736.35 | 224.10 | 30.4 |
MR with and without contrast | 72158 | 1,088.47 | 302.33 | 27.8 |
CERVICAL SPINE | ||||
Radiographs 2 or 3 views | 72040 | 68.61 | 22.56 | 32.9 |
CT without contrast | 72125 | 240.39 | 68.81 | 28.6 |
CT with contrast | 72126 | 351.46 | 98.07 | 27.9 |
CT with and without contrast | 72127 | 484.23 | 153.25 | 31.6 |
MR without contrast | 72141 | 772.47 | 224.40 | 29.0 |
MR with contrast | 72142 | 732.39 | 225.78 | 30.8 |
MR with and without contrast | 72156 | 1,049.86 | 302.71 | 28.8 |
GENERAL | ||||
DXA Scan Axial | 77080 | 172.88 | 59.30 | 34.3 |
Ultrasound screen for AAA | 76770 | 190.10 | 69.71 | 36.7 |
 |  |  | Mean % Allowed: | 30.0 |