Radiology Question for the Week of July 15, 2024

Question:

What do we code for soft tissue ultrasound?

Answer:

According to the American College of Radiology (ACR), Ultrasound Coding User’s Guide (2016), soft tissue ultrasound is coded based on the region of the body:

Neck 76536
Upper extremity 76882
Axilla 76882
Chest wall 76604–52
Upper back 76604–52
Lower back 76705
Abdominal wall 76705
Nerves, peripheral 76882
Pelvic wall 76857
Buttock 76857
Penis 76857
Groin 76882
Perineum 76857
Lower extremity 76882
Other soft tissue areas 76999

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