Question: New Jersey Subscriber Answer: By medical definition, the groin is the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh, or the region of that line. There is room for reasonable people to disagree what is meant by groin. A soft tissue mass in the groin could actually be located in the lower abdomen, the upper thigh, or the scrotum. CPT® offers ultrasound codes dealing with each of those locations. CPT® Assistant (May 2009) lists 76870 as the code for ultrasound of a groin soft tissue mass, but you should choose the code that most accurately matches the chart documentation as to the location. If it is not clear, seek clarification from the rendering provider. Reimbursement:
76705, Ultrasound, abdominal, real time with image documentation; limited (e.g., single organ, quadrant, follow-up)