• Codes A9576 to A9579 replace code Q9952 ( Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, per ml ), which has been deleted. (acr.org)
  • and gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (A9579) should be used to report these paramagnetic contrast agents. (acr.org)
  • As of January 1, 2007, contrast media and paramagnetic contrast agents are paid separately when used in magnetic resonance imaging and other various imaging procedures. (acr.org)
  • However, it should be noted that contractors still have the authority to specify the payment guidelines of contrast materials by placing it on their local coverage determination policies. (acr.org)