72159 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 72159, in plain terms, covers An MRI scan of the spine done both before and after injecting contrast dye to visualize blood vessels. CPT 72159 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health). For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 72159 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 72159 on AAPC