In simple words: An MRI scan of your lower leg (not including the knee or ankle) using a special dye to make the pictures clearer.

This code represents magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a patient’s lower extremity, excluding the joint, with the use of contrast material.The procedure involves placing the patient within the MRI scanner, administering contrast material intravenously, and acquiring images. The radiologist then interprets these images and prepares a report.

Example 1: A patient presents with persistent pain and swelling in the calf following a muscle tear. An MRI of the lower leg with contrast is ordered to evaluate the extent of the injury and rule out a deep vein thrombosis., A patient with a suspected soft tissue tumor in the thigh undergoes an MRI with contrast to assess the size, location, and characteristics of the mass., A patient experiences numbness and tingling in the lower leg.An MRI with contrast is performed to evaluate for nerve impingement or other abnormalities in the soft tissues of the lower leg.

Documentation should include the order for the MRI, the reason for the study (patient's signs and symptoms), the administration of contrast, and the radiologist's interpretation report.