3
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.
Section:
B
= Imaging
Body System:
W
= Anatomical Regions
Root Operation:
2
- Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)1
- Fluoroscopy5
- Other Imaging0
- Plain Radiography4
- UltrasonographyThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
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