CPT^® 76536, Under Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Head and Neck

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 76536 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 performs real–time ultrasound examination of the soft tissues of the head and neck and records and saves the images for later review.

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