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99213

Office or other outpatient visit

Evaluation and management of an established patient...

Evaluation & Management Active RVU:
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CPT Code Status
Current Status: Active
Last Updated: January 1, 2023
Implementation Date: January 1, 1992

Information

This code is for use in medical billing and coding.

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CPT Code Details
Code: 99213
Code Type: Category I
Code Format: 5-digit numeric

Information

This code is part of the section of CPT codes.

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CPT Code Description

Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management...

Note

This description reflects the 2021 E/M coding guidelines.

CA
Category & Classification
Category: Evaluation & Management
Subcategory: Office or Other Outpatient Services
Code Range: 99202-99215

Information

codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided in various settings.

RV
Relative Value Units
Total RVU: 2.46
Work RVU
1.30
Practice Expense
0.96
Malpractice
0.20

Information

RVUs are used to determine the fee for a service under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

MS
Medical Specialties
Common Specialties:
No specialty information available.

Information

This code is commonly used by primary care providers, but may be used by any specialty providing office visits.

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Commonly Used Modifiers
Modifiers:
No modifier information available.

Information

Modifiers provide additional information about the service provided.

Detail About CPT 76705

Related Codes Table

CodeDescription
76700Ultrasound, abdominal, complete
76770Ultrasound, retroperitoneal (eg, renal, aorta, nodes)
76775Ultrasound, transplanted kidney, real-time and duplex Doppler with image documentation
76776Ultrasound, transplanted kidney, real-time and duplex Doppler with image documentation; complete
76778Ultrasound, transplanted kidney, real-time and duplex Doppler with image documentation; limited or follow-up

Commonly Billed With

CPT code 76705 is commonly billed with codes such as 76942 (ultrasound guidance for needle placement), 49083 (laparoscopic appendectomy), and 76856 (pelvic ultrasound).

Clinical Scenarios

Scenario 1: Follow-up Abdominal Ultrasound

A patient who had a recent abdominal surgery requires a limited follow-up ultrasound to assess the healing process.

Scenario 2: Single Organ Evaluation

An individual presents with specific symptoms related to a single organ in the abdomen, necessitating a focused ultrasound examination.

Scenario 3: Quadrant Pain Assessment

A patient complains of persistent pain in a specific quadrant of the abdomen, prompting a limited ultrasound study for diagnostic purposes.

FAQs

Can CPT code 76705 be used for complete abdominal ultrasound?

No, CPT code 76705 is specifically for limited abdominal ultrasound studies.

Is image documentation required for code 76705?

Yes, image documentation is necessary to support the medical necessity of the procedure billed under CPT code 76705.

What distinguishes a limited abdominal ultrasound from a complete one?

A limited ultrasound focuses on a specific area or organ in the abdomen, while a complete ultrasound covers all major organs in the abdominal region.

When should CPT code 76705 be used for follow-up studies?

CPT code 76705 is appropriate for follow-up ultrasounds when monitoring known conditions or assessing post-treatment progress in specific abdominal areas.

Can CPT code 76705 be used for pediatric patients?

Yes, CPT code 76705 can be applied to pediatric patients when performing limited abdominal ultrasounds as indicated by the clinical scenario.

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