The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ® ) code 76942 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Ultrasonic Guidance Procedures.
Ultrasonography uses sound waves of higher frequencies (above the normal hearing capacity of a healthy human, i.e., 20 kHz) to visualize inner organs. When the sound waves pass through the human body, they are reflected back at different speeds by the different types of tissues, e.g., bones, muscles, etc. These rebounding waves are captured and converted to images. While doing procedures such as a needle biopsy, the physician needs imaging guidance to know the exact location of the region to be biopsied and the accurate placement of the needle in that region. With the help of ultrasonography, the physician can move the needle inside the body to reach the tissue to be biopsied without causing damage to the surrounding tissues.
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View matching HCPCS Level II codes and their definitions.Use 64415 once with 59, RT or LT. If ultrasound is also documented with the image saved to the patient's chart, you may also bill 76942-26. [ Read More ]
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I am trying to prove that 76942 can only be used once per encounter. CPT assist probably has something on this but I do not have access to CPT Assist. Do any of you have access that you could look t. [ Read More ]
No, they don't have to say those exact words. The procedure report has to be documented properly. The ultrasound has to be documented and you would want to read up on the requirements/guidelines for s. [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="jbhuju, post: 512067, member: 461213"] hello all, i need help to find the proper cpt code for the following procedure i have these cpt but not sure if these cpt will be perfect fir for the pro. [ Read More ]
hello all, i need help to find the proper cpt code for the following procedure i have these cpt but not sure if these cpt will be perfect fir for the proceudre. and do any of you have any idea the re. [ Read More ]
Hi there! As coders we have run into a situation with MRI coding and billing that has stumped us. I am very eager for insight in this area if at all possible. In the event that a patient comes in . [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="carfre21, post: 508656, member: 438687"] I need help trying to figure out a CPT code for a procedure that one of my Dr.'s did. He says in the op note.. Ultrasound guided needle localization . [ Read More ]
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