CPT^® 76821, Under Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Pelvis Obstetrical

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 76821 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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The provider performs Doppler ultrasonography for fetal surveillance to determine the velocity of blood flow through the middle cerebral artery. This test determines the timing of labor induction and when fetal anemia is severe enough to require a transfusion.

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Ultrasounds

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Fetal Echo and Dopplers

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Hi, We have been billing 76820,76821 and 76828 together, I have come across some literature that states 76828 should be bundled together with the other two codes unless modifier 59 is attached and a ... [ Read More ]

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Yes. I am well aware of that. I am having trouble when we bill a 76825 with add-on 93325 AND a 76820 or 76821 on the same day. The denials are saying that 93325 is inclusive to the 76820/76821 even... [ Read More ]

93325 inclusive to 76820/76821

[QUOTE="dondon, post: 176768, member: 9663"]Can anyone fax me documentation on 93325 being inclusive to 76820 or 76821 when done on the same day/visit. I do not see it listed in the CCI edits, nor th... [ Read More ]

93325 inclusive to 76820/76821

Can anyone fax me documentation on 93325 being inclusive to 76820 or 76821 when done on the same day/visit. I do not see it listed in the CCI edits, nor the Coding Companion to OB/GYN. I need a reli... [ Read More ]

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