CPT^® 76936, Under Ultrasonic Guidance Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 76936 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Ultrasonic Guidance Procedures.

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In this procedure, the provider uses ultrasound to assist with diagnosis and compression repair of an arterial pseudoaneurysm or arteriovenous fistulae.

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Transjuglar liver biopsy

[QUOTE="she803, post: 215990, member: 18475"]Physician coded this report as 99144, 36011, 37200, 75970-26; 75889-59-26; and 76937-26 but cpt 76937 is add on code. Does the inital cpt code 76936 applie... [ Read More ]

Transjuglar liver biopsy

Physician coded this report as 99144, 36011, 37200, 75970-26; 75889-59-26; and 76937-26 but cpt 76937 is add on code. Does the inital cpt code 76936 applies to this report? Thanks! History: This is ... [ Read More ]

The use of Ultrasonic Guidance

I recently asked this same question to one of our consultants and was told that 76937 is an add on code for 76936 and 'venous' procedures so you cannot use it for aterial lines. Hope this helps!... [ Read More ]

Modifier help - Billing for 36002 Thrombin

Billing for 36002 Thrombin Injection & 76936 Ultrasound- does the 76936 need a TC or 26 modifier? Procedure was performed in an Inpatient setting by my physician. This is a new procedure for us.... [ Read More ]

Embolization - renal artery

Renal artery aneurysm and embolyzation!! Oh such a complicated riddle just as the procedures complicated! I know I fail in this test. But just wish to give a trial!!! Renal artery catheter placement ... [ Read More ]

Modifier 26 - professional services

First of all 76937 is an add on code, you must have a primary code such as 76936 in order to bill the 76937. Second, if by hospitalist you mean physician, then you use the 26 modifier for the physici... [ Read More ]

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