Mrs. Jackson suffers with osteomyelitis of the right foot. Her physician orders an MRI of her right foot without contrast. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?

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The correct CPT code for an MRI of the foot without contrast is 73718. The "-RT" modifier is added to specify that the procedure was performed on the right side, making 73718-RT the appropriate choice for Mrs. Jackson's situation.

Mrs Jackson Suffers with Osteomyelitis of the Right Foot