CPT code 77047 refers to a type of imaging test that creates detailed pictures of both breasts using magnetic technology, all without injecting a contrast dye. CPT 77047 represents “Magnetic resonance imaging, breast, without contrast material; bilateral.”
Procedure Explanation:
This procedure involves taking detailed images of both breasts using a magnetic machine, and it’s done without adding any special dye. The test focuses purely on getting clear images of the breast tissue, and it does not include any enhancement from contrast substances.
Common Names:
- Bilateral Breast MRI
- Bilateral Non-Contrast Breast MRI
- MRI of Both Breasts without Contrast
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 1.6.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: MRI No Contrast Both Breasts
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Breast MRI without Dye – Both Sides
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This test is often used for patients who might have breast issues that need closer examination. For example, it’s sometimes used for people with family histories of breast cancer or those who have discovered lumps that need further investigation. Doctors might use this test to get a clearer view when a previous imaging test was inconclusive.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- N63: This code is used when there is a lump in the breast, but it’s unspecified, meaning the exact nature of the lump is not yet known.
- C50.911: This represents a diagnosis for a malignant (cancerous) tumor in the right breast.
- Z80.3: This code is for a family history of breast cancer, used to signify that breast cancer has occurred in close family relatives.
Summary
In summary, code 77047 describes an imaging procedure that uses magnetic technology to get detailed pictures of both breasts without adding contrast dye. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 77047 include N63 (Unspecified lump in breast) and C50.911 (Malignant tumor of right breast).
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