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Radiology Coding Education: Is 76705 OK for Back?

Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Editor.

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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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