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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 70549 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.
Mra Study Of Neck Vessels, An Mr (Magnetic Resonance) Angiogram Is A Detailed Image Of Blood Flow And Vessel Structures In The Neck. The Study Compares Images With And Without A Contrast Agent.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $343.36 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 70549 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $281.88 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 70549 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 70549 by major payers:
$496.59
BCBS / Anthem
$661.63
UnitedHealthcare
$628.73
Aetna
$728.70
Cigna
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CPT 70549
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Julie Webster
Carolina Radiology Associates, LLC
$1,486.00Published rateJulie Webster
Musc Community Physicians
$505.33Published rateJulie Webster
Musc Community Physicians
$380.00Published rateErin Salter
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$152.39Published rateSamuel Fongang
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
$77.87Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 70549 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 70549. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 70543-CPT | Moderate | Mri Of The Face And Neck, Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Uses A Strong Magnetic Field To View And Create Images Of The Eyes Face And Neck. A Contrast Agent May Be Introduced To Highlight Areas. Multiple Images May Be Taken. |
| 70547-CPT | Moderate | Mra Of Neck Blood Vessels, An Mr (Magnetic Resonance) Angiogram Is A Detailed Image Of Blood Flow And Vessel Structures In The Neck. |
| 70548-CPT | Moderate | Mra Of Neck Blood Vessels, An Mr (Magnetic Resonance) Angiogram Is A Detailed Image Of Blood Flow And Vessel Structures In The Neck. A Contrast Agent May Be Used To Highlight Areas. |
| 70549-CPT | Moderate | Mra Study Of Neck Vessels, An Mr (Magnetic Resonance) Angiogram Is A Detailed Image Of Blood Flow And Vessel Structures In The Neck. The Study Compares Images With And Without A Contrast Agent. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 70549. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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