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When to use CPT code 74712 and 74713 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a radiation-free, noninvasive technique that produces high quality sectional images of the inside of the body in multiple planes. MRI uses the natural magnetic properties of the hydrogen atoms in our bodies that emit radiofrequency signals when exposed to radiowaves within a strong electromagnetic field. These signals are processed and converted by the computer into high-resolution, three-dimensional tomographic images. Patients with metallic or electronic implants or foreign bodies cannot be exposed to MRI. The patient must remain…