CPT Code 70553 - 2025 RVU Values
Complete RVU breakdown for 70553 including work RVUs, practice expense, malpractice, and total RVU values for 2025.
Description
Mri brain stem w/o & w/dye
Specialty Category
Diagnostic and interventional imaging
Common Specialties: Radiology, Interventional Radiology
2025 RVU Breakdown
Work RVU
Physician time and effort
Practice Expense RVU
Equipment and overhead costs
Malpractice RVU
Professional liability costs
Total RVU
Sum of all components
Frequently Asked Questions About CPT 70553
How many wRVUs is 70553 in 2025?
CPT code 70553 has 2.29 work RVUs in 2025according to the CMS Physician Fee Schedule.
The total RVU value including all components is 9.71 RVUs.
What type of procedure is 70553?
70553 is classified as Radiology: Mri brain stem w/o & w/dye
This procedure is commonly used by: Radiology, Interventional Radiology
How do I calculate total compensation for 70553?
To calculate compensation: Work RVUs (2.29) × Your wRVU Rate × Geographic Adjustment Factor
Use our calculator below to estimate RVU values for multiple quantities.
Clinical Usage Guidelines for 70553
Documentation Requirements
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