CPT 76820
Umbilical artery echo
CPT 76820 at a glance
- Code
- 76820
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Umbilical artery echo
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 76820?
CPT 76820 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Umbilical artery echo". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 76820 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 76820 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is CPT 76820 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 76820?
CPT 76820 is most associated with Diagnostic Radiology.
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