Prior Auth Required

72148 - MR Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / ServiceMR Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material
Procedure / Service Description

Authorization - MR 72146 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, thoracic; without contrast material Yes MR 72147 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, thoracic; with contrast material(s) Yes MR 72148 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material Yes MR 72149 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; with contrast material(s) Yes Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, without contrast material, followed by contrast

Likely documents
  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.