How To Use CPT Code 0698T

CPT 0698T describes the quantitative magnetic resonance analysis of tissue composition using diagnostic MRI. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples.

1. What is CPT Code 0698T?

CPT 0698T can be used to describe the quantitative magnetic resonance analysis of tissue composition using diagnostic MRI. This code represents the acquisition, preparation, and transmission of data, as well as the interpretation and reporting of the results. It is an add-on service that is reported in conjunction with a diagnostic MRI of the same anatomy.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 0698T is: ‘Quantitative magnetic resonance for analysis of tissue composition (eg, fat, iron, water content), including multiparametric data acquisition, data preparation and transmission, interpretation and report, obtained with diagnostic MRI examination of the same anatomy (eg, organ, gland, tissue, target structure); multiple organs (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)’

3. Procedure

1. The provider performs a diagnostic MRI examination of the same anatomy to obtain images and data.
2. The software and technique are used to analyze the tissue composition quantitatively, including parameters such as fat, iron, and water content.
3. The provider prepares and transmits the data for analysis.
4. The interpretation and report of the quantitative analysis are provided.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 0698T is appropriate when the provider performs quantitative magnetic resonance analysis of tissue composition using diagnostic MRI for multiple organs. It is important to note that this code should not be reported when evaluating the same organ, gland, tissue, or target structure with other codes such as 0648T, 0649T, or 0697T.

5. When to use CPT code 0698T

CPT code 0698T should be used when the provider performs quantitative magnetic resonance analysis of tissue composition using diagnostic MRI for multiple organs. It is an add-on code that should be reported in addition to a primary procedure code for the diagnostic MRI of the same anatomy.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 0698T, the provider must document the following information:

• Details of the diagnostic MRI examination performed
• Specific parameters analyzed for tissue composition
• Date and time of the procedure
• Results of the quantitative analysis
• Interpretation and report of the analysis

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 0698T, ensure that the procedure is performed in conjunction with a diagnostic MRI of the same anatomy. It is important to report this code as an add-on code in addition to the primary procedure code for the diagnostic MRI. Do not report CPT 0698T when evaluating the same organ, gland, tissue, or target structure with other codes such as 0648T, 0649T, or 0697T.

8. Historical information

CPT 0698T was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 2022. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A provider performs quantitative magnetic resonance analysis of tissue composition using diagnostic MRI for multiple organs in a patient with suspected liver disease.
2. Quantitative analysis of tissue composition is performed using diagnostic MRI for multiple organs in a patient with suspected muscle inflammation.
3. The provider utilizes diagnostic MRI to analyze tissue composition quantitatively for multiple organs in a patient with suspected iron overload.
4. Quantitative magnetic resonance analysis of tissue composition is performed using diagnostic MRI for multiple organs in a patient with suspected adipose tissue abnormalities.
5. A provider performs quantitative analysis of tissue composition using diagnostic MRI for multiple organs in a patient with suspected water retention.
6. Diagnostic MRI is used to perform quantitative magnetic resonance analysis of tissue composition for multiple organs in a patient with suspected changes in glandular tissue.
7. The provider utilizes diagnostic MRI to analyze tissue composition quantitatively for multiple organs in a patient with suspected variations in water content.
8. Quantitative analysis of tissue composition is performed using diagnostic MRI for multiple organs in a patient with suspected alterations in fat distribution.
9. A provider performs quantitative magnetic resonance analysis of tissue composition using diagnostic MRI for multiple organs in a patient with suspected changes in organ density.
10. Quantitative magnetic resonance analysis of tissue composition is performed using diagnostic MRI for multiple organs in a patient with suspected variations in tissue structure.