CPT code 70547: Neck MRA, without contrast2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in King County, WA
Reports MR angiographic evaluation of neck vessels without contrast, commonly used to assess carotid or vertebral artery disease and vascular anatomy.
In King County, WA, Medicare pays $255.23 for 70547 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 70547 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
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What 70547 covers
This service uses magnetic resonance angiographic imaging to evaluate blood vessels in the neck without contrast material. It may be ordered to assess cervical carotid or vertebral arteries for suspected stenosis, dissection, or other vascular abnormality. A radiologist typically interprets the images, while the technical work is performed in an imaging department or outpatient imaging center equipped for MRI.
Select this code when the examination is a neck MRA performed without contrast; use the contrast-specific sibling when contrast is administered, and distinguish angiographic vessel imaging from a routine MRI of neck soft tissues. The order and report should identify the neck vascular study, contrast status, clinical indication, and findings. Modifier 26 identifies the professional interpretation, and modifier TC identifies the technical service; an unmodified claim represents the global service. When multiple diagnostic imaging services are performed, the CMS multiple procedure reduction applies to both the technical and professional components.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How King County, WA compares for 70547
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 70547 runs from $188.85 in Arkansas to $293.69 in San Benito County, CA. King County, WA pays $255.23. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- King County, WA · this page$255.23
- Rest of Washington · Washington$223.61−$31.62
- Los Angeles, CA · California$246.79−$8.44
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$247.93−$7.30
- Miami, FL · Florida$226.94−$28.29
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$220.23−$35.00
- Manhattan, NY · New York$247.15−$8.08
Other areas in Washington first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlaskaAlaska | $244.01 | — |
| AlabamaAlabama | $191.77 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $188.85 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $208.94 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $230.75 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $230.43 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $230.44 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $230.43 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $230.43 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $230.43 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $230.43 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $230.43 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $270.39 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $245.97 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $230.43 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $230.43 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $231.53 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $242.72 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $241.83 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $248.19 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $287.34 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $287.22 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $293.69 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $293.23 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $237.84 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $251.09 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $242.92 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $253.69 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $230.43 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $270.23 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $230.43 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $230.43 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $225.54 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $229.52 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $212.56 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $219.71 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $208.86 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $218.31 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $196.80 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $236.97 | — |
| IowaIowa | $198.10 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $199.22 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $204.37 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $201.65 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $222.27 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $200.47 | — |
| KansasKansas | $196.57 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $195.35 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $205.05 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $194.81 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $249.44 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $223.85 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $228.77 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $216.95 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $199.72 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $211.98 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $211.03 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $200.20 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $217.41 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $204.18 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $206.50 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $190.90 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $189.94 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $214.76 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $202.01 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $212.78 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $199.42 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $221.42 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $245.03 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $232.51 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $201.13 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $214.38 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $252.71 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $233.60 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $250.11 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $205.16 | — |
| OhioOhio | $199.80 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $195.58 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $233.67 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $213.09 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $223.18 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $200.45 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $216.61 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $220.84 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $201.17 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $212.55 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $197.54 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $224.46 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $199.02 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $212.79 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $213.96 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $212.28 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $213.30 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $215.13 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $205.65 | — |
| UtahUtah | $204.09 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $210.86 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $216.61 | — |
| VermontVermont | $211.39 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $205.22 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $193.63 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $213.90 | — |
70547 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$188.85
$262.06
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $244.01 | 1 |
| AL | $191.77 | 1 |
| AR | $188.85 | 1 |
| AZ | $208.94 | 1 |
| CA | $230.43–$293.69 | 29 |
| CO | $225.54 | 1 |
| CT | $229.52 | 1 |
| DC | $247.93 | 1 |
| DE | $212.56 | 1 |
| FL | $208.86–$226.94 | 3 |
| GA | $196.80–$218.31 | 2 |
| GU | $236.97 | 1 |
| HI | $236.97 | 1 |
| IA | $198.10 | 1 |
| ID | $199.22 | 1 |
| IL | $201.65–$222.27 | 4 |
| IN | $200.47 | 1 |
| KS | $196.57 | 1 |
| KY | $195.35 | 1 |
| LA | $194.81–$205.05 | 2 |
| MA | $223.85–$249.44 | 2 |
| MD | $216.95–$247.93 | 3 |
| ME | $199.72–$211.98 | 2 |
| MI | $200.20–$211.03 | 2 |
| MN | $217.41 | 1 |
| MO | $190.90–$206.50 | 3 |
| MS | $189.94 | 1 |
| MT | $214.76 | 1 |
| NC | $202.01 | 1 |
| ND | $212.78 | 1 |
| NE | $199.42 | 1 |
| NH | $221.42 | 1 |
| NJ | $232.51–$245.03 | 2 |
| NM | $201.13 | 1 |
| NV | $214.38 | 1 |
| NY | $205.16–$252.71 | 5 |
| OH | $199.80 | 1 |
| OK | $195.58 | 1 |
| OR | $213.09–$233.67 | 2 |
| PA | $200.45–$223.18 | 2 |
| PR | $216.61 | 1 |
| RI | $220.84 | 1 |
| SC | $201.17 | 1 |
| SD | $212.55 | 1 |
| TN | $197.54 | 1 |
| TX | $199.02–$224.46 | 8 |
| UT | $204.09 | 1 |
| VA | $210.86–$247.93 | 2 |
| VI | $216.61 | 1 |
| VT | $211.39 | 1 |
| WA | $223.61–$255.23 | 2 |
| WI | $205.22 | 1 |
| WV | $193.63 | 1 |
| WY | $213.90 | 1 |
How the 70547 rate is calculated
Each of 70547’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 70547
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work1.17
1.17 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense5.16
5.16 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.10
0.10 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
6.4300
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$214.77
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact King County, WA inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
7,847
- Code
- 70547
- Physician work
- 1.17
- Practice expense
- 5.16
- Malpractice
- 0.10
GPCI2026.csv
108
- Locality
- King County, WA
- Physician work
- 1.050
- Practice expense
- 1.227
- Malpractice
- 0.817
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 1.17 | × 1.050 | 1.2285 |
| Practice expense | 5.16 | × 1.227 | 6.3313 |
| Malpractice | 0.10 | × 0.817 | 0.0817 |
| Total RVUs | 7.6415 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, King County, WA$255.23
Office: (1.17 × 1.05 + 5.16 × 1.227 + 0.1 × 0.817) × $33.4009 = $255.23
Payment rules and modifiers for 70547
The CMS indicators that decide how 70547 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 70547
Neck MRA, without contrast
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | XXX | The global surgery concept doesn’t apply. |
| Multiple procedures | 4 | Diagnostic imaging reduction applies to the technical component (and professional component) of additional services. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 1 | Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 26 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
70547 without 26 · national office
$214.77
Neck MRA, without contrast
70547-26 · Professional component
$55.11
Pays only the interpretation and report.
How 70547 has changed in King County, WA
70547 · Office / nonfacility
$255.23
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $3.39 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $251.84 to $255.23 (1.3%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$251.84changed to$255.23
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 1.20 changed to 1.17
- Practice expense RVU 5.30 changed to 5.16
- Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.10
- Work GPCI 1.043 changed to 1.050
- Practice expense GPCI 1.220 changed to 1.227
- Malpractice GPCI 0.853 changed to 0.817
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$262.30changed to$251.84
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 5.37 changed to 5.30
- Malpractice RVU 0.09 changed to 0.08
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$258.02changed to$262.30
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$267.38changed to$258.02
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 5.45 changed to 5.37
- Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.09
- Work GPCI 1.039 changed to 1.043
- Practice expense GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.220
- Malpractice GPCI 0.815 changed to 0.853
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$271.87changed to$267.38
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 5.48 changed to 5.45
- Malpractice RVU 0.09 changed to 0.08
- Work GPCI 1.036 changed to 1.039
- Practice expense GPCI 1.194 changed to 1.207
- Malpractice GPCI 0.776 changed to 0.815
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$284.42changed to$271.87
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 5.74 changed to 5.48
- Malpractice RVU 0.07 changed to 0.09
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$285.69changed to$284.42
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 5.65 changed to 5.74
- Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.07
- Work GPCI 1.031 changed to 1.036
- Practice expense GPCI 1.170 changed to 1.194
- Malpractice GPCI 0.854 changed to 0.776
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$319.19changed to$285.69
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 6.58 changed to 5.65
- Malpractice RVU 0.09 changed to 0.08
- Work GPCI 1.027 changed to 1.031
- Practice expense GPCI 1.146 changed to 1.170
- Malpractice GPCI 0.931 changed to 0.854
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
No ratechanged to$319.19
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: No rate
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D, RVU14A, RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D, RVU15A, RVU15B, RVU15C, RVU15D, RVU16A, RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D, RVU17A, RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D, RVU18AR1, RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $255.23 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $255.23 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $255.23 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $255.23 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $251.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $251.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $251.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $251.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $262.30 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $262.30 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $262.30 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $262.30 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $258.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $267.38 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $267.38 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $267.38 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $267.38 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $271.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $271.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $271.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $271.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $284.42 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $284.42 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $284.42 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $284.42 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $285.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $285.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $285.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $285.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $319.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $319.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $319.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $319.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | Additional calculation required | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the King County, WA rate applies
King County, WA is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 63 cities and communities in Washington. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Seattle
- Algona
- Ames Lake
- 70547 in Auburn · multiple payment areas
- Baring
- Beaux Arts Village
- Bellevue
- Black Diamond
70547 billing questions
When should 70547 be chosen instead of 70548?
Use 70547 for neck MR angiography performed without contrast. Use 70548 when the neck MRA is performed with contrast.
How does 70547 differ from a routine neck MRI?
70547 evaluates neck vessels angiographically. A routine neck MRI, such as 70540, evaluates anatomy beyond the vascular study rather than reporting an MRA.
Can the professional and technical services be billed separately?
Yes. Modifier 26 reports the professional interpretation, and modifier TC reports the technical service. Without either modifier, the claim represents the global service.
Does the multiple procedure reduction affect 70547?
Yes. When multiple diagnostic imaging services are performed, the CMS reduction applies to both the professional and technical components.
Can a neck MRA be reported with a head MRA?
A head MRA may be performed and reported with a neck MRA when both regions are examined. Use the code that matches the anatomy and contrast status documented for each study.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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