Wiki Cpt code for soft tissue ultrasound of abdomen

[AmBaseer]

What would be the best CPT code for an ultrasound of a soft tissue mass on the lower abdomen? Would 76705 work, or is that for organs only? 76882 was my first choice but the wording is confusing, does it just apply to extremities ?

 

[JamieAnderson]

Yes 76705 would be appropriate.
See Medlearn's Radiology Question of the week Feb 12,2018:
The American Medical Association and American College of Radiology have recommended the following codes for soft tissue ultrasounds:

Code	Soft tissue area
76536	Neck
76882	Upper extremity
76882	Axilla
76604-52	Chest wall
76604-52	Upper back
76705	Lower back
76705	Abdominal wall
76882	Nerves, peripheral
76857	Pelvic wall
76587	Buttock
76857	Penis
76882	Groin
76857	Perineum
76882	Lower extremity
76999	Other soft tissue areas

 

[AmBaseer]

Thank you so much Jamie, I really appreciate it! We don't get the soft tissue US often and when we do its usually the extremities, so this list is so very helpful.