myRadiologist

MRI TMJ


Strengths
no gadolinium usually required
Limitations
generally for high clinical suspicion. Standard TMJ xray series is less sensitive and specific, but still may be helpful in detection of arthritis and much cheaper.
Contraindications
Standard MR questionnaire as to contraindicated implanted devices, surgery, etc.
CPT Code
70336
Exact format for order to be authorized
MRI TMJ; without gadolinium
Patient Preparation
None.