CPT 70553
Mri brain stem w/o & w/dye
CPT 70553 at a glance
- Code
- 70553
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Mri brain stem w/o & w/dye
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (ancillary)
- CMS addendum
- BB (Ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 70553?
CPT 70553 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Mri brain stem w/o & w/dye". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 70553 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 70553 is a covered ancillary service (CMS Addendum BB). Medicare reimburses it in the ASC setting when it is integral to a covered ASC surgical procedure.
Where is CPT 70553 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 70553?
CPT 70553 is most associated with Diagnostic Radiology.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.