Question:
What is the appropriate CPT® code to report for a limited hepatic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the liver, which is performed to quantify hepatic fat content?
Answer:
The following code accurately describes this liver exam:
74181 | MRI (e.g., proton), abdomen; without contrast material(s) |
Because this is a very limited examination, modifier 52 (reduced services) should be appended to this code.