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CPT 70553 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: February 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Magnetic Resonance (Eg, Proton) Imaging, Brain (Including Brain Stem); Without Contrast Material, Followed By Contrast Material(S) And Further Sequences
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 70553

National average reimbursement for CPT 70553 by major payers:

bcbs

$436.79

uhc

$612.71

aetna

$616.98

cigna

$689.43

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United
70553$466.511366442170 - JULIE SLADE480805658 - (KS) UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE WICHITA MEDICAL PRACTICE ASSOCKSMedical Physician Assistant (363AM0700X)
United
70553$648.251346235801 - MICHAEL BREEN61793948 - (NJ) NBIMC DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGYFLDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
70553$1018.291386674281 - DANIEL ZEE204820187 - (CA) LOS ALAMITOS RADIOLOGY GROUP, INC.CADiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
70553$221.251073747259 - NATHANIEL MARGOLIS133625316 - (NY) HARTSDALE DIAGNOSTIC & WOMEN'S IMAGING SERVICES, PCNYDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
70553$253.351922207372 - BINH TRAN952635165 - (CA) ARCADIA RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONCADiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
70553$428.141407026495 - ANTHONY GILET264709927 - WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER ADVANCED PHYSICIAN SERVICES, P.CNYDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
70553$569.551134539927 - KRISTEN LAUNIER952321786 - CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTYCADiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
70553$320.601700871266 - MICHAEL HOLT390806261 - THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INCWIDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
70553$466.511093780579 - RICKEY KELLERMAN480805658 - (KS) UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE WICHITA MEDICAL PRACTICE ASSOCKSFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
70553$224.531962489104 - PETER MCGOWAN263792403 - PHOEBE PHYSICIAN GROUP INCTXDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
70553$1098.691396734430 - ROLF VRLA250815795 - GUTHRIE MEDICAL GROUP PCMNDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
70553$295.041902198682 - ARPIT GANDHI751286819 - (TX) RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS, PATXDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
70553$466.511780625558 - WASSIM SHAHEEN480805658 - (KS) UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE WICHITA MEDICAL PRACTICE ASSOCKSCardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X)
United
70553$1030.551669504494 - ALEX SASSANI391678306 - AURORA MEDICAL GROUP INCCADiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
70553$201.801811930910 - CAREN GREENSTEIN830535258NYDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 70553 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes

The CPT 70553 code is part of the Radiology Procedures services used for Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 70553 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
70551-CPTModerateMagnetic Resonance Imag,Brain;W/O Contra
70552-CPTModerateMagnetic Resonance (Eg, Proton) Imaging, Brain (Including Brain Stem); With Contrast Material(S)
70553-CPTModerateMagnetic Resonance (Eg, Proton) Imaging, Brain (Including Brain Stem); Without Contrast Material, Followed By Contrast Material(S) And Further Sequences
70554-CPTModerateMagnetic Resonance Imaging Brain Functional Mri; Including Test Selection And Administration Of Repetitive Body Part Movement And/Or Visual Stimulation Not Requiring Physician Or Phsychologist Administration

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 70553. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 70553 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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