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Magnetic Resonance Imaging


Related Terms


  • MRI
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Specialists


  • Radiologist

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Factors Influencing Duration


There are no factors associated with this procedure that would influence disability. Disability may occur as a result of an underlying condition.

Medical Codes


ICD-9-CM:
88.91 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Brain and Brain Stem
88.92 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Chest and Myocardium; for Evaluation of Hilar and Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy
88.93 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Spinal Canal; Spinal Cord Levels: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar (Lumbosacral), Spinal Cord, Spine
88.94 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Musculoskeletal; Bone Marrow Blood Supply; Extremities (Upper) (Lower)
88.95 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Pelvis, Prostate, and Bladder
88.97 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Other and Unspecified Sites; Abdomen, Eye Orbit, Face, Neck

Complications


Some individuals may feel anxious while having the MRI scan performed. Those individuals who have cardiac pacemakers, metal clips that have been applied to vessels to prevent blood clot complications (ferromagnetic aneurysm clips), intrauterine metallic implants, or other metal implants, are contraindicated for MRI scans and may suffer complications if they do undergo MRI scans, since the scanner may interfere with the proper functioning of the ferromagnetic device. Another possible complication is allergy or abnormal reaction to the contrast medium that may be used during some MRI procedures, although that is rare.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor






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