CPT 72141
Mri neck spine w/o dye
CPT 72141 at a glance
- Code
- 72141
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Mri neck spine w/o dye
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (ancillary)
- CMS addendum
- BB (Ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 72141?
CPT 72141 is a CPT procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Mri neck spine w/o dye". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 72141 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 72141 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 72141 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 72141?
CPT 72141 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.