Current utilization and procedural practices in pediatric whole-body MRI

Abstract

Radiology practitioners - represented by the Society for Pediatric Radiology pediatric radiologists - are using whole-body MRI in the imaging care of pediatric patients for a variety of indications. Survey results reveal some variability in exam utilization and technical performance practices among those pediatric radiologists who perform whole-body MRI.

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“…We would like to thank Degnan and colleagues [1] for their insightful comments regarding our recent article on utilization and procedural practices in pediatric whole-body MRI. As was stated in our article and expanded upon by Degnan and colleagues, billing practices are variable for pediatric wholebody MRI [2]. The lack of dedicated Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for whole-body MRI permits this variability, exacerbates billing challenges, and may ultimately lead to patient care challenges.…”

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