CPT^® 76815, Under Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Pelvis Obstetrical

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 76815 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Pelvis Obstetrical.

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The provider performs a limited examination of the fetus using ultrasound. The provider performs the examination of certain parameters for one or more fetuses.

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Help with NT study 76801

[QUOTE="MFMcoder, post: 513369, member: 9663"] Hello - I am needing help with an audit that says I should bill a 76815 instead of a 76801 with a 76813 for an NT study. Is there any resources out ther... [ Read More ]

Help with NT study 76801

It would depend what's documented in the report. Is it just for the NT? We normally see 76801/76813. If the ultrasound meets all the components for 76801, then bill that. If not then 76815.... [ Read More ]

Help with NT study 76801

Hello - I am needing help with an audit that says I should bill a 76815 instead of a 76801 with a 76813 for an NT study. Is there any resources out there that can help me?... [ Read More ]

Modifier 26

If I was being audited, I could not look the auditor in the eye and say there was an interpretation of a full OB ultrasound if all that is documented is "breech presentation". I would consider it for... [ Read More ]

Ultrasounds - gyne vs OB

[QUOTE="nielynco, post: 510198, member: 10563"] Quite right Tracy. In fact, the AMA CPT Assistant had an article a few years back (about an ultrasound performed in the ER) that supports this. You co... [ Read More ]

76816 vs 76815 ultrasounds

[QUOTE="LOFLINJ, post: 508932, member: 4190"] [ATTACH type="full" width="996px" alt="1648057346560.png"]5781[/ATTACH] [B][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=7]Does this qualify for 76816 due to the documen... [ Read More ]

76816 vs 76815 ultrasounds

[ATTACH type="full" width="996px"]5781[/ATTACH] [B][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=7]Does this qualify for 76816 due to the documentation of the UTD? I am not sure if maternal or fetal UTD. [/SIZE] [/... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="ymendez2020, post: 507881, member: 719739"] need coding help I currently bill for an OBGYN clinic for medical the nurse is performing initial dating ultrasound with no provider in the office (... [ Read More ]

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need coding help I currently bill for an OBGYN clinic for medical the nurse is performing initial dating ultrasound with no provider in the office (billing 76817 and 76815 with Mod 59) we send the ult... [ Read More ]

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