Radiology Coding Alert
Reader Question:
76604 or 76705 Offers Back Ultrasound Option
Published on Fri May 04, 2012
Question: Rhode Island Subscriber Answer: CPT® Assistant (May 2009) supports the following coding for ultrasound of a palpable soft-tissue mass:
76604, Ultrasound, chest (includes mediastinum), real time with image documentation
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