Lumbar Spine MRI with Contrast
HCPCS 72149
Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; with contrast material(s)
AI EXPLANATION: A lumbar spine MRI with contrast is a non-invasive imaging exam that creates detailed cross-sectional pictures of the lower back. It uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to view the spinal canal, vertebrae, discs, and spinal nerves. A contrast material, typically a safe dye administered intravenously, helps highlight inflammation, blood supply, infection, or abnormal tissue growths so they can be seen more clearly.
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