CPT^® 76881, Under Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Extremities

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 76881 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Extremities.

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In this procedure, the provider uses ultrasound to examine the complete joint for any defect or abnormality. The image appears in real time on a monitor, and a permanent image with interpretation is placed in the patient's chart.

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76881 Ultrasound coding question

Hi - I am kind of confused with Guidelines , MUE Value and use of modifiers --As per my scenario - Pt is with Bilateral Shoulder pain and Bilateral Knee Pain . What would be correct code here ? [TABL... [ Read More ]

Billing for 76881 and 76882

No 50 modifier. 76881/76882X2 or two separate lines with modifier 59 on one. Also, You shouldn't charge for a comparison study, you only charge for the Diagnostic study.... [ Read More ]

Diagnostic US, 76881 or 76882, in the physician's office

Is anyone in the state of Pennsylvania performing diagnostic ultrasounds, CPT codes 76881 or 76882, in their office?... [ Read More ]

billing 20610 and 76881 when there is no "permanent record" documented for 20611

[QUOTE="arj707, post: 492888, member: 20209"] If your provider is trying to bill 20611 and there is no "permanent record or report" within the note and not found in the EMR, can you then bill a 20610... [ Read More ]

billing 20610 and 76881 when there is no "permanent record" documented for 20611

If your provider is trying to bill 20611 and there is no "permanent record or report" within the note and not found in the EMR, can you then bill a 20610 and a 76881? All of the documentation to supp... [ Read More ]

78861 coding in dr office(Non-OB)

previously billing 76881,59 x 2 and 76881,76 x 2 for bilateral hands and bilateral feet.....now denying and we are unable to find any new guidelines... [ Read More ]

Radiology : Complete Joint vs. Limited

I just took this quiz online and I chose B but the correct answer is A. Medical Coding is a new field for me so I am guessing that although the mass is in his thigh, the ultrasound will look at the "... [ Read More ]

CPT 76942 with 76881 or 76882

76942 and 76881/2 only billable together if performed at different anatomical sites. check CMS NCCI edits.... [ Read More ]

76881

Hi Liz. I have a Sports Medicine provider that bills multiple US on the same DOS also. Our provider is in a private practice and therefore owns the US equipment, so we do not bill with modifier 26. ... [ Read More ]

76881

I have a Rheumatology physician that performs ultrasounds on multiple joints-bilateral wrist, knees, and finger joints. I know the MUE for 76881 is 2 per line. I think I should bill as follows-76881-2... [ Read More ]

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