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Clarify Coding for BPP and Limited Twin Ultrasounds

Published on Tue Jul 24, 2018

Question: My ultrasound tech scanned a patient with a twin pregnancy. The patient is 31.5 weeks and the ultrasound done was an ob limited. Patient also had a biophysical profile (BPP) done. The visit was coded as follows: 76815-TC 76818-59 76818 Is this the coding correct? California Subscriber Answer: What elements were examined in doing 76815 (Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, real [...]
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