CPT^® 76801, Under Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Pelvis Obstetrical

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 76801 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Pelvis Obstetrical.

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In this procedure, the provider performs a real time or live image, ultrasound of a pregnant uterus for examination of the first or a single fetus and mother during the first trimester, or less than 14 weeks of pregnancy, using a transabdominal approach.

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[QUOTE="MFMcoder, post: 513369, member: 9663"] Hello - I am needing help with an audit that says I should bill a 76815 instead of a 76801 with a 76813 for an NT study. Is there any resources out ther... [ Read More ]

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It would depend what's documented in the report. Is it just for the NT? We normally see 76801/76813. If the ultrasound meets all the components for 76801, then bill that. If not then 76815.... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="cashby1962, post: 480050, member: 700875"] Can someone assist me in finding out if CPT 76801 & CPT 76817 can be billed together by adding modifier 59? [/QUOTE] in my group of coders, we don't ... [ Read More ]

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