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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 72156 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.
Mri Neck Spine W O W Dye, Magnetic Resonance Eg Proton Imaging Spinal Canal And Contents Without Contrast Material Followed By Contrast Material S And Further Sequences Cervical
| 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 | $317.98 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 72156 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $261.795 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 72156 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 72156 by major payers:
$420.75
BCBS / Anthem
$616.20
UnitedHealthcare
$615.99
Aetna
$668.98
Cigna
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CPT 72156
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Dana Ataya
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$485.91Published rateScott Peplinski
Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC
$390.61Published rateKaren Flick
Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC
$292.48Published rateAliya Qayyum
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$158.22Published rateJessica Bremm
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc
$134.50Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 72156 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes
The table lists codes related to 72156. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 72141-CPT | Moderate | Mri Inner Spine (Canal), An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Of The Interior Of The Upper Spine (Spinal Canal). A Contrast Agent May Be Given To Enhance The Images. |
| 72142-CPT | Moderate | Mri Inner Spine (Canal), An Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Of The Interior Of The Upper Spine (Spinal Canal). A Contrast Agent May Be Given To Enhance The Images. |
| 72156-CPT | Moderate | Mri Neck Spine W O W Dye, Magnetic Resonance Eg Proton Imaging Spinal Canal And Contents Without Contrast Material Followed By Contrast Material S And Further Sequences Cervical |
| 72157-CPT | Moderate | Mri Chest Spine W O W Dye, Magnetic Resonance Eg Proton Imaging Spinal Canal And Contents Without Contrast Material Followed By Contrast Material S And Further Sequences Thoracic |
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