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CPT® 76642, Under Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Chest

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 76642 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Chest.

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In this procedure, the provider performs a focused ultrasound of one breast on a limited area. The procedure includes documentation of the images.

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Clarification for denial (76641/76642)
I've recently been having problems with insurances paying for 76641/76642 when billed together. I use modifier -59 on CPT 76642. This hasn't been an issue in the past, within the last month or two my ... [ Read More ]
-GG Mod with Medicare Mammograms
I bill for the professional side of radiology, and we have only had one or two patients this year have a screen and diagnostic mammo on the same day. So far we have had a hard time getting these paid.... [ Read More ]
Automated Breast Ultrasound automated breast imaging radiology ultrasound
We have been debating the use of 76641/76642 when an automated breast ultrasound is performed. Is it best to use an unlisted code 76999? Or is it acceptable to use the ultrasound CPT? Some are worried... [ Read More ]
How to bill radiology codes be used by general surgeon?
Help Please ....I am billing for a breast biopsy 19120, and our surgeon did an US localization with markings only, no wires, and also notes interpretation of surgical specimen radiograph. Our surgeon... [ Read More ]
Dictatin for 76642
Are the dividing clock positions for the breast considered part of the quadrants? Or are they only dividers? I have a report for 76642 (US of the Breast, Limited) where, per CPT descriptor explanati... [ Read More ]
Cpt code 76642 billing bilaterally
[QUOTE="chembree, post: 409699, member: 64364"]There have been lots of issues with the way 76642/76641 is processed bilaterally. Below are a couple of known issues that you may want to check to see if... [ Read More ]
Cpt code 76642 billing bilaterally
There have been lots of issues with the way 76642/76641 is processed bilaterally. Below are a couple of known issues that you may want to check to see if they could be causing a difference in what you... [ Read More ]
Cpt code 76642 billing bilaterally
[COLOR="#EE82EE"][/COLOR] Ok, so this seems silly, however, sometimes when reviewing information, there is not always a cut and dry answer to questions. I know that billing CPT Code 73721 if the pati... [ Read More ]
76642 bundled to 19083?
[b]76642/19301-19086[/b] We are experiencing this also with our general surgeon. The patient is scheduled for a breast biopsy but he feels that he has to do an ultrasound to make sure he is get the... [ Read More ]
76642 bundled to 19083?
I have several claims where a general surgeon is billing for a breast biopsy w/placement of localization device and ultrasound guidance (performed in the office) who also bills for a limited ultrasoun... [ Read More ]
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