CPT^® 76946, Under Ultrasonic Guidance Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 76946 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Ultrasonic Guidance Procedures.

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In this procedure, the provider performs imaging supervision and interpretation for separately reportable amniocentesis, using ultrasound guidance. This invasive diagnostic procedure withdraws a sampling of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac surrounding the fetus to test the fluid and fetal cells to detect birth defects.

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