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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 3
Imaging, Connective Tissue, 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:
  L = Connective Tissue

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

  • BL31 - Connective Tissue, Lower Extremity

  • BL30 - Connective Tissue, Upper Extremity

  • BL33 - Tendons, Lower Extremity

  • BL32 - Tendons, Upper Extremity