CPT 72148
Mri lumbar spine w/o dye
CPT 72148 at a glance
- Code
- 72148
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Mri lumbar 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 72148?
CPT 72148 is a CPT procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Mri lumbar spine w/o dye". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 72148 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 72148 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 72148 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 72148?
CPT 72148 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.