Radiology Coding Education: Is 76705 OK for Back?

Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Editor in Coding Challenge

Question: For a lower back ultrasound of a soft tissue mass, which CPT code is appropriate?

Answer: Code 76705 (Ultrasound, abdominal, real time with image documentation; limited [e.g., single organ, quadrant, follow-up]) is appropriate for this lower back ultrasound.

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2 Responses to “Radiology Coding Education: Is 76705 OK for Back?”

  1. AC TAYLOR

    07. Dec, 2009

    I AM ON-LINE(WEB) TRYING LOCATE A CLASS OR SEMINAR FOR CARDIOVASCULAR CODING IN MY AERA WITHIN THE NEXT 2-3 MONTHS. I HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL SO FAR. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION YOU FORWARD TO ME FOR THE MARYLAND/WASHINGTON/VIRGINIA AERA IF POSSIBLE.

  2. Editor

    07. Dec, 2009

    Hi, AC:

    Coding Cert is launching a class to help people prepare for the cardiology specialty certification, or CCC. If you keep an eye on this page, you can look for 3-day intensive courses coming to your area next year: http://www.codingcert.com/ccc.html#5

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