HCPCS 72197

Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, pelvis; without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences

AI EXPLANATION: A pelvic MRI with and without contrast is an imaging scan that creates detailed pictures of the organs, soft tissues, and bones within the lower abdomen and pelvis, including the bladder and reproductive structures. The exam uses powerful magnetic fields and radio waves rather than radiation. It begins by taking an initial set of images, followed by an injection of a special imaging dye into a vein to highlight blood flow and distinct tissue boundaries in subsequent scans.