CPT^® 76512, Under Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Head and Neck

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 76512 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Head and Neck.

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The provider uses B–scan ultrasound imaging, with or without a non–qualitative A–scan superimposed, to examine the intraocular and orbital structures.

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92014 & 76512 bundled?

[QUOTE="mvallejo0902@gmail.com, post: 512896, member: 675591"] Insurance denying 76512 for "the procedure is outside scope of practice" this was billed with 9921 by MD (ophthalmologist) not OD, does... [ Read More ]

92014 & 76512 bundled?

Insurance denying 76512 for "the procedure is outside scope of practice" this was billed with 9921 by MD (ophthalmologist) not OD, does anyone know if 76512 requires modifier?... [ Read More ]

92014 & 76512 bundled?

I agree with Cheezum, we have to use an anatomical modifier with 76512 bc it is not a bilateral code. That's why it's denying for incorrect modifier, because one is missing.... [ Read More ]

92014 & 76512 bundled?

Since 76512 isn't classified as a bilateral test, you would have to use the RT, LT or 50 modifier with it. Tom Cheezum, OD, CPC, COPC... [ Read More ]

92014 & 76512 bundled?

I have billed Molina medical group through medicaid and Line (92014) was reimbursed however line (76512) was denied with "The procedure code is inconsistent with the modifier used or a required modif... [ Read More ]

ophthalmic US

Does 76512 have an E&M element included in it? I don't find anything in the code description that indicates that and yet my Medicaid payers continually deny this code when billed with an E&M. What a... [ Read More ]

2nd Line On A Surgery Claim

No Modifier 51 for 76512 - LT (not same session w/67218-LT). Other modifier maybe applied depend to which insurance.... [ Read More ]

2nd Line On A Surgery Claim

Can anyone tell me if I need to use a 51 modifier on the 2nd line of this surgery claim? The codes are 67218 LT and 76512 LT I know I would use a 51 modifier if the 2nd charge was also a surgery cod... [ Read More ]

2nd Line On A Surgery Claim

Can anyone tell me if I need to use a 51 modifier on the 2nd line of this surgery claim? The codes are 67218 LT and 76512 LT. Place of service is 22 OutPt surgery at a hospital. I know I would use ... [ Read More ]

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