Q&A Gallbladder Ultrasound CPT code

[ssteele70]

If the radiology report states Procedure: Gallbladder Ultrasound-----Technique: High resolution sonographic examination was performed on the abdomen. Which code is best 76700 US Exam Abdomen Complete or 76705 Echo Exam of Abdomen? The findings were inconclusive with a probable cholesterol-type polyps. Due to probable status would this be coded Abnormal findings 793.3?

 

[Kevin Luh]

You might want to double check your CPT manual. For 76705, it says, "limited (eg, single organ, quadrant, follow-up).

 

[Ruth Sheets]

Laureen answered this in the March 2014 Q&A Webinar. She went over the guidelines listed precedeing 76700 which distinguishes complete from limited. If you missed the webinar, no problem, just join the CCO Club and receive access to the recording, transcript, and answer sheets to the webinars.