CPT code 73225: MR angiography, upper extremity, with and without contrast2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in King County, WA
MR angiography of upper-extremity vessels before and after contrast is reported when vascular mapping, narrowing, or occlusion is being evaluated.
In King County, WA, Medicare pays $385.08 for 73225 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 73225 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 73225 covers
This study uses magnetic resonance imaging to depict upper-extremity blood vessels, generally arteries, with sequences acquired before and after contrast administration. It may be ordered to assess suspected arterial narrowing, blockage, aneurysm, or other abnormal vessel anatomy. A radiology technologist performs the scan in a hospital imaging department or outpatient imaging center, and a radiologist interprets the images.
Report the code when the examination includes both noncontrast and contrast-enhanced MR angiographic imaging of the upper extremity. The order and imaging report should identify the vascular question and document the performed protocol and findings. CMS lists coverage as restricted to specific circumstances, so the claim must meet the applicable coverage conditions. Bill without a modifier for the global service, or use modifier 26 for interpretation or TC for equipment and staff when billing the component separately. The diagnostic imaging multiple procedure reduction applies to both professional and technical 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 73225
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 73225 runs from $284.26 in Arkansas to $443.43 in San Benito County, CA. King County, WA pays $385.08. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- King County, WA · this page$385.08
- Rest of Washington · Washington$337.09−$47.99
- Los Angeles, CA · California$372.27−$12.81
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$373.94−$11.14
- Miami, FL · Florida$342.07−$43.01
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$331.85−$53.23
- Manhattan, NY · New York$372.68−$12.40
Other areas in Washington first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlaskaAlaska | $366.67 | — |
| AlabamaAlabama | $288.71 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $284.26 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $314.81 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $347.94 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $347.46 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $347.49 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $347.46 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $347.46 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $347.46 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $347.46 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $347.46 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $408.12 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $371.07 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $347.46 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $347.46 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $349.11 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $366.10 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $364.77 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $374.44 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $433.81 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $433.64 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $443.43 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $442.73 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $358.74 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $378.89 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $366.44 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $382.80 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $347.46 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $407.88 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $347.46 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $347.46 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $340.02 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $346.02 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $320.28 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $331.11 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $314.64 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $329.03 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $296.30 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $357.47 | — |
| IowaIowa | $298.35 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $300.04 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $307.76 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $303.66 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $335.00 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $301.94 | — |
| KansasKansas | $296.00 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $294.12 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $308.87 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $293.29 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $376.28 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $337.44 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $344.89 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $326.95 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $300.79 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $319.45 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $317.91 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $301.49 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $327.73 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $307.55 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $311.08 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $287.34 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $285.90 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $323.64 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $304.28 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $320.68 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $300.35 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $333.78 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $369.50 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $350.52 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $302.90 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $323.08 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $381.12 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $352.16 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $377.20 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $309.06 | — |
| OhioOhio | $300.88 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $294.48 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $352.38 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $321.12 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $336.39 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $301.88 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $326.46 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $332.84 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $302.98 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $320.33 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $297.48 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $338.40 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $299.70 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $320.64 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $322.40 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $319.85 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $321.41 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $324.15 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $309.80 | — |
| UtahUtah | $307.41 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $317.72 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $326.46 | — |
| VermontVermont | $318.56 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $309.18 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $291.47 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $322.35 | — |
73225 rates by state
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$284.26
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $366.67 | 1 |
| AL | $288.71 | 1 |
| AR | $284.26 | 1 |
| AZ | $314.81 | 1 |
| CA | $347.46–$443.43 | 29 |
| CO | $340.02 | 1 |
| CT | $346.02 | 1 |
| DC | $373.94 | 1 |
| DE | $320.28 | 1 |
| FL | $314.64–$342.07 | 3 |
| GA | $296.30–$329.03 | 2 |
| GU | $357.47 | 1 |
| HI | $357.47 | 1 |
| IA | $298.35 | 1 |
| ID | $300.04 | 1 |
| IL | $303.66–$335.00 | 4 |
| IN | $301.94 | 1 |
| KS | $296.00 | 1 |
| KY | $294.12 | 1 |
| LA | $293.29–$308.87 | 2 |
| MA | $337.44–$376.28 | 2 |
| MD | $326.95–$373.94 | 3 |
| ME | $300.79–$319.45 | 2 |
| MI | $301.49–$317.91 | 2 |
| MN | $327.73 | 1 |
| MO | $287.34–$311.08 | 3 |
| MS | $285.90 | 1 |
| MT | $323.64 | 1 |
| NC | $304.28 | 1 |
| ND | $320.68 | 1 |
| NE | $300.35 | 1 |
| NH | $333.78 | 1 |
| NJ | $350.52–$369.50 | 2 |
| NM | $302.90 | 1 |
| NV | $323.08 | 1 |
| NY | $309.06–$381.12 | 5 |
| OH | $300.88 | 1 |
| OK | $294.48 | 1 |
| OR | $321.12–$352.38 | 2 |
| PA | $301.88–$336.39 | 2 |
| PR | $326.46 | 1 |
| RI | $332.84 | 1 |
| SC | $302.98 | 1 |
| SD | $320.33 | 1 |
| TN | $297.48 | 1 |
| TX | $299.70–$338.40 | 8 |
| UT | $307.41 | 1 |
| VA | $317.72–$373.94 | 2 |
| VI | $326.46 | 1 |
| VT | $318.56 | 1 |
| WA | $337.09–$385.08 | 2 |
| WI | $309.18 | 1 |
| WV | $291.47 | 1 |
| WY | $322.35 | 1 |
How the 73225 rate is calculated
Each of 73225’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 · 73225
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work1.69
1.69 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense7.85
7.85 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.15
0.15 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
9.6900
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$323.65
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
8,183
- Code
- 73225
- Physician work
- 1.69
- Practice expense
- 7.85
- Malpractice
- 0.15
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 | 1.69 | × 1.050 | 1.7745 |
| Practice expense | 7.85 | × 1.227 | 9.6319 |
| Malpractice | 0.15 | × 0.817 | 0.1225 |
| Total RVUs | 11.5290 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, King County, WA$385.08
Office: (1.69 × 1.05 + 7.85 × 1.227 + 0.15 × 0.817) × $33.4009 = $385.08
Payment rules and modifiers for 73225
The CMS indicators that decide how 73225 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 73225
MR angiography, upper extremity, with and 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
73225 without 26 · national office
$323.65
MR angiography, upper extremity, with and without contrast
73225-26 · Professional component
$78.16
Pays only the interpretation and report.
How 73225 has changed in King County, WA
73225 · Office / nonfacility
$385.08
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $5.33 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $379.75 to $385.08 (1.4%).
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
$379.75changed to$385.08
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 1.73 changed to 1.69
- Practice expense RVU 8.06 changed to 7.85
- Malpractice RVU 0.12 changed to 0.15
- 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
$417.07changed to$379.75
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 8.70 changed to 8.06
- Malpractice RVU 0.13 changed to 0.12
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$410.26changed to$417.07
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$427.17changed to$410.26
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 8.86 changed to 8.70
- Malpractice RVU 0.14 changed to 0.13
- 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
$434.91changed to$427.17
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 8.94 changed to 8.86
- Malpractice RVU 0.13 changed to 0.14
- 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
$458.52changed to$434.91
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 9.42 changed to 8.94
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$459.92changed to$458.52
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 9.28 changed to 9.42
- Malpractice RVU 0.12 changed to 0.13
- 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
$443.89changed to$459.92
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 9.10 changed to 9.28
- 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$443.89
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$467.05changed toNo rate
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$460.13changed to$467.05
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 9.54 changed to 9.69
- Work GPCI 1.025 changed to 1.026
- Practice expense GPCI 1.155 changed to 1.151
- Malpractice GPCI 0.495 changed to 0.713
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$458.65changed to$460.13
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 9.46 changed to 9.54
- Malpractice RVU 0.13 changed to 0.12
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$456.37changed to$458.65
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$486.52changed to$456.37
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 10.22 changed to 9.46
- Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.13
- Practice expense GPCI 1.150 changed to 1.155
- Malpractice GPCI 0.688 changed to 0.495
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$544.20changed to$486.52
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 12.37 changed to 10.22
- Practice expense GPCI 1.144 changed to 1.150
- Malpractice GPCI 0.881 changed to 0.688
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $544.20
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $385.08 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $385.08 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $385.08 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $385.08 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $379.75 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $379.75 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $379.75 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $379.75 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $417.07 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $417.07 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $417.07 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $417.07 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $410.26 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $427.17 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $427.17 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $427.17 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $427.17 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $434.91 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $434.91 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $434.91 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $434.91 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $458.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $458.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $458.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $458.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $459.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $459.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $459.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $459.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $443.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $443.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $443.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $443.89 | 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 | $467.05 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $467.05 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $467.05 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $467.05 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $460.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $460.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $460.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $460.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $458.65 | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $458.65 | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $456.37 | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $456.37 | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $486.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $486.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $486.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $486.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $544.20 | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $544.20 | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $544.20 | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $544.20 | 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
- 73225 in Auburn · multiple payment areas
- Baring
- Beaux Arts Village
- Bellevue
- Black Diamond
73225 billing questions
When is this code preferable to a routine upper-extremity MRI?
Use it for MR angiographic imaging of upper-extremity vessels, such as when evaluating suspected arterial narrowing or blockage. Routine MRI codes address nonvascular anatomy rather than this angiographic service.
Does the code include imaging before and after contrast?
Yes. It represents upper-extremity MR angiography performed with both noncontrast and contrast-enhanced imaging.
Can the professional and technical services be billed separately?
Yes. Modifier 26 identifies the interpretation, and modifier TC identifies the equipment and staff. Without either modifier, the claim represents the global service.
What documentation supports reporting this code?
Document the vascular indication, the upper-extremity territory examined, and the noncontrast and contrast-enhanced MR angiographic protocol and findings. CMS coverage is restricted to specific circumstances.
How does the multiple procedure reduction affect this service?
The diagnostic imaging multiple procedure reduction applies to both the technical and professional components.
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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