Can 93975 and 76700 be billed together?
The simple reason is that modifier 59 with ultrasound abdomen modifies the code as distinct procedure. Hence, both procedures are paid. Therefore, we have to report with both ultrasound abdomen and Doppler exam with supported documentation for CPT code 93975/93976 with 76700/76705 with 59 modifier.
What is included in CPT 93975?
CPT® Code 93975 in section: Duplex scan of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdominal, pelvic, scrotal contents and/or retroperitoneal organs.
What does CPT code 93975 mean?
evaluation of arterial inflow and venous outflow
CPT code 93975 describes evaluation of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdomen, retroperitoneum, scrotal contents and/or pelvic organs. It is a “complete” procedure in that all major vessels supplying blood flow (inflow and outflow, with or without color flow mapping) to the organ are evaluated.
What is procedure code 76870?
76870 – CPT® Code in category: Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Genitalia.
What is the CPT code for 76700?
CPT® 76700, Under Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Abdomen and Retroperitoneum. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 76700 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Abdomen and Retroperitoneum.
What is the difference between CPT code 93975 and 93976?
The complete study code (CPT code 93975) describes duplex evaluation of arterial supply and venous drainage of an organ(s) in the abdomen, retroperitoneum, and/or pelvis. CPT code 93976 (limited study) is reported only when part of an organ is evaluated or the study is otherwise limited.
What is the difference between 76770 and 76775?
If it is part of a larger exam, use the Procedure code 76770 – Ultrasound, retroperitoneal e.g. renal, aorta, nodes, real time with image documentation; complete. Otherwise, a limited exam is reported with Procedure code 76775. A limited study evaluates a single area or organ of interest.
What is the CPT code for pelvic ultrasound?
76856
There are two CPT codes for coding Pelvic Ultrasound, procedure code 76856 and 76857. Now, when all the pelvic organs including the uterus, adnexal structures, ovaries, endometrium, bladder along with a pelvic diagnosis are present, you can go ahead and code CPT code 76856 (complete exam).
What is procedure code 52000?
CPT® Code 52000 in section: Endoscopy-Cystoscopy, Urethroscopy, Cystourethroscopy Procedures on the Bladder.
What is DX code R10 11?
11: Right upper quadrant pain.
What does the CPT code 93975 stand for?
CPT Code Description 93975 Duplex scan of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdominal, pelvic, scrotal contents and/or retroperitoneal organs; Complete study (USV Liver Doppler) (USV Mesenteric Doppler) (USV
Is the 93975 the same as the 76870?
As long as all the documentation criteria is met for the 93975 I would capture 76870 and 93975 for that study.
What does the CPT book 76870 say?
76870 in the CPT book reads: “ultrasound, scrotum and contents” The radiology report reads: “duplex doppler color flow sonography, 2d ultrasound of vascular anatomy, and doppler spectral analysis was performed” followed by a description of the ultrasound results.
What is the CPT code for the USV renal artery?
USV Mesenteric Doppler (93975) USV Renal Artery (93975) CPT Code Description 93975 Duplex scan of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdominal, pelvic, scrotal contents and/or retroperitoneal organs; Complete study (USV Liver Doppler) (USV Mesenteric Doppler) (USV Renal Artery)
