CPT code 70547: Neck MRA2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Alabama
Reports MR angiographic evaluation of neck vessels without contrast, commonly used to assess carotid or vertebral artery disease and vascular anatomy.
Medicare pays $191.77 for 70547 in the office in Alabama (Alabama). Which amount applies depends on the service address.
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.
70547 in Alabama
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $191.77 | Unavailable |
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.
Payment rules and modifiers for 70547
The CMS indicators that decide how 70547 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 70547
Neck MRA
| 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
70547-26 · Professional component
$55.11
Pays only the interpretation and report.
70547 compared with similar codes
Compare codes · National
5 codes, side by side
How to choose
- 70548Neck MRA
- This code is for neck MRA with contrast; 70547 is for neck MRA without contrast.
- 70549Neck MRA
- 70549 describes neck MRA performed without and with contrast, rather than the no-contrast-only examination reported with 70547.
- 70544Head MRA
- 70544 reports MR angiography of the head without contrast. Choose 70547 for the neck vessels.
- 70540MRI
- 70540 is an MRI of the orbit, face, or neck without contrast, not an angiographic study of neck vessels.
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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