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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 3
Imaging, Central Nervous System, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) root operation is identified by the character code 3 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  B = Imaging

Body System:
  0 = Central Nervous System

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Imaging

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field

  • B03C - Acoustic Nerves

  • B030 - Brain

  • B039 - Sella Turcica/Pituitary Gland

  • B03B - Spinal Cord