CPT code 76015: MR safety assessment, additional 30 minutes2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Puerto Rico
Reports additional time spent by nonphysician MR safety staff assessing an implant or possible metallic foreign body before MRI.
In Puerto Rico, Medicare pays $53.64 for 76015 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 76015 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 76015 covers
This add-on captures additional time spent by nonphysician MR safety staff assessing an implant, device, or possible metallic foreign body before an MRI. The assessment may involve reviewing device records and relevant clinical information to determine whether the patient can be scanned safely and under what conditions. It is used when that work extends beyond the initial nonphysician assessment, such as when a patient arrives with an implant whose MRI conditions need careful review.
Report 76015 with 76014 for additional assessment time beyond the initial interval; it is not a stand-alone service. Documentation should identify the safety concern, the review or assessment performed, the staff member performing it, and the time supporting each additional unit. CMS classifies this as technical-component-only, with interpretation covered by a separate code. It is paid within the primary procedure’s global period.
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 Puerto Rico compares for 76015
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 76015 runs from $44.93 in Arkansas to $74.77 in San Benito County, CA. Puerto Rico pays $53.64. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Puerto Rico · this page$53.64
- Los Angeles, CA · California$61.79+$8.15
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$62.43+$8.79
- Miami, FL · Florida$58.27+$4.63
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$55.96+$2.32
- Manhattan, NY · New York$62.56+$8.92
- Alaska · Alaska$55.53+$1.89
Other areas in Puerto Rico first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $45.85 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $44.93 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $51.23 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $57.23 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $57.08 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $57.09 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $57.08 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $57.08 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $57.08 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $57.08 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $57.08 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $68.37 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $61.65 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $57.08 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $57.08 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $57.72 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $60.51 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $60.30 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $62.21 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $72.98 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $72.91 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $74.77 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $74.49 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $59.28 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $63.16 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $60.66 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $63.83 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $57.08 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $68.27 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $57.08 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $57.08 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $55.94 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $57.46 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $52.29 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $55.39 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $51.87 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $54.33 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $47.97 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $59.26 | — |
| IowaIowa | $47.56 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $47.96 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $51.05 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $49.79 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $56.03 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $48.35 | — |
| KansasKansas | $47.21 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $47.26 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $50.36 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $47.15 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $62.80 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $55.41 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $57.31 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $53.56 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $48.26 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $51.91 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $52.69 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $48.92 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $53.18 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $49.94 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $50.66 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $46.00 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $45.48 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $53.10 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $48.96 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $51.92 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $47.93 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $54.95 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $61.42 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $58.00 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $49.27 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $52.82 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $64.48 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $58.38 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $63.29 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $49.96 | — |
| OhioOhio | $48.68 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $47.19 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $58.27 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $52.31 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $55.59 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $48.81 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $54.58 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $48.92 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $51.78 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $47.53 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $55.84 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $48.37 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $52.21 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $52.62 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $52.13 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $52.41 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $53.50 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $50.31 | — |
| UtahUtah | $49.84 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $51.65 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $53.64 | — |
| VermontVermont | $51.61 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $55.34 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $64.34 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $49.57 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $47.28 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $52.59 | — |
76015 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$44.93
$65.93
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $55.53 | 1 |
| AL | $45.85 | 1 |
| AR | $44.93 | 1 |
| AZ | $51.23 | 1 |
| CA | $57.08–$74.77 | 29 |
| CO | $55.94 | 1 |
| CT | $57.46 | 1 |
| DC | $62.43 | 1 |
| DE | $52.29 | 1 |
| FL | $51.87–$58.27 | 3 |
| GA | $47.97–$54.33 | 2 |
| GU | $59.26 | 1 |
| HI | $59.26 | 1 |
| IA | $47.56 | 1 |
| ID | $47.96 | 1 |
| IL | $49.79–$56.03 | 4 |
| IN | $48.35 | 1 |
| KS | $47.21 | 1 |
| KY | $47.26 | 1 |
| LA | $47.15–$50.36 | 2 |
| MA | $55.41–$62.80 | 2 |
| MD | $53.56–$62.43 | 3 |
| ME | $48.26–$51.91 | 2 |
| MI | $48.92–$52.69 | 2 |
| MN | $53.18 | 1 |
| MO | $46.00–$50.66 | 3 |
| MS | $45.48 | 1 |
| MT | $53.10 | 1 |
| NC | $48.96 | 1 |
| ND | $51.92 | 1 |
| NE | $47.93 | 1 |
| NH | $54.95 | 1 |
| NJ | $58.00–$61.42 | 2 |
| NM | $49.27 | 1 |
| NV | $52.82 | 1 |
| NY | $49.96–$64.48 | 5 |
| OH | $48.68 | 1 |
| OK | $47.19 | 1 |
| OR | $52.31–$58.27 | 2 |
| PA | $48.81–$55.59 | 2 |
| PR | $53.64 | 1 |
| RI | $54.58 | 1 |
| SC | $48.92 | 1 |
| SD | $51.78 | 1 |
| TN | $47.53 | 1 |
| TX | $48.37–$55.84 | 8 |
| UT | $49.84 | 1 |
| VA | $51.65–$62.43 | 2 |
| VI | $53.64 | 1 |
| VT | $51.61 | 1 |
| WA | $55.34–$64.34 | 2 |
| WI | $49.57 | 1 |
| WV | $47.28 | 1 |
| WY | $52.59 | 1 |
How the 76015 rate is calculated
Each of 76015’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 · 76015
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.00
0.00 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense1.53
1.53 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.06
0.06 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
1.5900
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$53.11
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Puerto Rico inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
8,646
- Code
- 76015
- Physician work
- 0.00
- Practice expense
- 1.53
- Malpractice
- 0.06
GPCI2026.csv
91
- Locality
- Puerto Rico
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 1.011
- Malpractice
- 0.985
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.00 | × 1.000 | 0.0000 |
| Practice expense | 1.53 | × 1.011 | 1.5468 |
| Malpractice | 0.06 | × 0.985 | 0.0591 |
| Total RVUs | 1.6059 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Puerto Rico$53.64
Office: (0 × 1 + 1.53 × 1.011 + 0.06 × 0.985) × $33.4009 = $53.64
Payment rules and modifiers for 76015
The CMS indicators that decide how 76015 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 76015
MR safety assessment, additional 30 minutes
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | ZZZ | Add-on code: falls within the primary procedure’s global period. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| 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 | 3 | Technical component only. |
How 76015 has changed in Puerto Rico
76015 · Office / nonfacility
$53.64
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $1.89 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $51.75 to $53.64 (3.7%).
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
$51.75changed to$53.64
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Practice expense RVU 1.54 changed to 1.53
- Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.06
- Practice expense GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.011
- Malpractice GPCI 0.982 changed to 0.985
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
No ratechanged to$51.75
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
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, RVU19A, RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D, RVU20A, RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D, RVU21A, RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D, RVU22A, RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D, RVU23A, RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D, RVU24A, RVU24AR, RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $53.64 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $53.64 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $53.64 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $53.64 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $51.75 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $51.75 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $51.75 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $51.75 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13AR |
Where the Puerto Rico rate applies
Puerto Rico is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 292 cities and communities in Puerto Rico. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Aceitunas
- Adjuntas
- Aguada
- Aguadilla
- Aguas Buenas
- Aguas Claras
- Aguilita
- Aibonito
76015 billing questions
When should 76015 be reported instead of 76014?
Use 76014 for the initial nonphysician MR safety assessment. Report 76015 only for additional assessment time beyond that initial interval.
Can 76015 be billed by itself?
No. It is an add-on code reported with the primary assessment, 76014, and is paid within that procedure’s global period.
Does 76015 include interpretation?
No. CMS identifies 76015 as technical-component-only; a separate code covers interpretation.
How should additional units be supported?
Document the assessment work and the time spent so each reported additional 30-minute unit is supported.
How does 76015 differ from 76016?
76015 reports additional time for the nonphysician assessment route. Code 76016 is used for the physician or qualified health care professional route.
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.
CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027
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