Transvaginal/Transabdominal ultrasound

[jennak73@gmail.com]

We offer ultrasounds to our patients in our OB/GYN office. Often, the ultrasound techs will perform a transabdominal ultrasound before performing a transvaginal ultrasound. Are we able to bill for both? And are there any requirements for billing both? (certain number of images, certain level of exam).

 

[Kholloway]

We bill 76856 and then 76830 when the tech performs both u/s with a 59 modifier. Keep in mind that payers may reduce one of the charges when billed together. We have had no issues with billing these and have been doing them for over a year now. We just document document document in case medical records are requested.

 

[BobbiRebel]

76801-76828

We bill 76856 and then 76830 when the tech performs both u/s. Keep in mind that payers may reduce one of the charges when billed together. We have had no issues with billing these and have been doing them for over a year now. We just document document document in case medical records are requested.

76856 and 76830 are non-obstetrical. You need codes from 76801-76828 if your patient is pregnant.

 

[Kholloway]

76856 and 76830 are non-obstetrical. You need codes from 76801-76828 if your patient is pregnant.

Yes, I was referring to Gynecological U/S not obstetrics. The orginal thread did not state obstetrical U/S.

 

[jennak73@gmail.com]

Thank you both so much!

 

[Kholloway]

You are very welcome.