CPT^® 76770, Under Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Abdomen and Retroperitoneum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 76770 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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A retroperitoneal ultrasound is a noninvasive procedure used to assess the body parts within the abdomen (i.e.Kidneys, urinary bladder, and aorta). This particular code is used when the ultrasound is complete and requires real–time image documentation.

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