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Find Out How to Report Fluoroscopy That Lasts Past 1 Hour

Published on Mon Sep 29, 2025

Question: We have a radiology report where the radiologist performed fluoroscopy during a procedure for one hour and 45 minutes. The descriptor for CPT® code 76000 states “up to 1 hour.” Do we report multiple units of 76000 for the fluoroscopy? Pennsylvania Subscriber Answer: No, you won’t report multiple units of 76000 (Fluoroscopy (separate procedure), up to 1 hour physician [...]
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