HCPCS 72156

Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, cervical; without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences

AI EXPLANATION: A cervical spine MRI is a noninvasive imaging scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed cross-sectional pictures of the neck, including the cervical vertebrae, spinal cord, discs, and surrounding soft tissues. During this examination, an initial set of images is taken without contrast, followed by the intravenous administration of a specialized imaging dye to highlight blood vessels, tissues, and areas of inflammation on subsequent scans.