CPT^® 76705, Under Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Abdomen and Retroperitoneum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 76705 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Abdomen and Retroperitoneum.

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An abdominal ultrasound is a noninvasive procedure used to assess the body parts within the abdomen (i.e. liver, gallbladder, pancreas, bile ducts, spleen, and abdominal aorta). This particular code is used when the ultrasound is limited (of a single organ, quadrant, or used for follow–up) and requires real time image documentation.

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