Physician reference
Ultrasound CPT quick-reference.
Diagnostic ultrasound exam codes by category. “Complete” studies survey the full anatomic region; “limited” studies target a single structure or follow-up. Confirm against current AMA CPT® and payer policy before billing.
Abdominal & Pelvic9 codes
| CPT code | Exam type | What is scanned |
|---|---|---|
| 76700 | Abdomen — complete | Liver, gallbladder, biliary ducts, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and upper abdominal aorta/IVC |
| 76705 | Abdomen — limited | Single organ, single quadrant, or follow-up of a specific abdominal area |
| 76770 | Retroperitoneal — complete | Both kidneys plus abdominal aorta (or kidneys + bladder when for urinary pathology) |
| 76775 | Retroperitoneal — limited | Single retroperitoneal structure — e.g., kidneys only or aorta only |
| 76706 | AAA screening | Abdominal aorta — screening study for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) |
| G0389 | AAA screening — Medicare preventive | Abdominal aorta — one-time Medicare preventive AAA screening benefit |
| 76856 | Pelvic, non-OB — complete | Uterus, endometrium, ovaries/adnexa, bladder (female); bladder & prostate as accessible (male) |
| 76857 | Pelvic, non-OB — limited / follow-up | Targeted pelvic structure or follow-up (e.g., single ovary, bladder volume) |
| 76830 | Transvaginal, non-OB | Uterus, endometrium, and ovaries/adnexa via endovaginal probe |
Obstetric (OB)9 codes
| CPT code | Exam type | What is scanned |
|---|---|---|
| 76801 | OB — complete, < 14 wks, single/first | Fetal number, cardiac activity, crown-rump length/dating, uterus and adnexa |
| 76805 | OB — complete, ≥ 14 wks, single/first | Fetal number, presentation, cardiac activity, biometry, anatomy survey, fluid, placenta |
| 76811 | OB — detailed anatomic scan, single/first | Comprehensive fetal anatomy (brain, face, heart, spine, abdomen, limbs) plus biometry |
| 76813 | OB — nuchal translucency, single/first | Nuchal translucency measurement (first-trimester aneuploidy screen) |
| 76815 | OB — limited | Quick check: fetal heartbeat, placental location, fetal position, and/or fluid volume |
| 76816 | OB — follow-up | Re-evaluation of growth or a specific organ/system, per fetus |
| 76817 | OB — transvaginal | Early pregnancy, cervical length, and/or placental location via endovaginal probe |
| 76818 | Fetal biophysical profile — with NST | Fetal breathing, movement, tone, amniotic fluid, plus non-stress test |
| 76819 | Fetal biophysical profile — without NST | Fetal breathing, movement, tone, and amniotic fluid volume |
Vascular / Doppler (Duplex)10 codes
| CPT code | Exam type | What is scanned |
|---|---|---|
| 93880 | Carotid/extracranial duplex — complete | Bilateral carotid and vertebral arteries of the neck |
| 93882 | Carotid/extracranial duplex — limited | Unilateral or limited carotid/vertebral study |
| 93925 | Lower-extremity arterial duplex — complete | Arteries / bypass grafts of both legs |
| 93926 | Lower-extremity arterial duplex — limited | One leg or a limited arterial segment |
| 93930 | Upper-extremity arterial duplex — complete | Arteries / bypass grafts of both arms |
| 93931 | Upper-extremity arterial duplex — limited | One arm or a limited arterial segment |
| 93970 | Extremity venous duplex — complete | Veins of both limbs with compression (DVT / reflux) |
| 93971 | Extremity venous duplex — limited | One limb or a limited venous segment |
| 93976 | Abdominal duplex | Targeted organ Doppler (e.g., renal artery, hepatic vessels) |
| 93978 | Aorta / IVC / iliac duplex — complete | Aorta, inferior vena cava, iliac vessels, or bypass grafts |
Small Parts & Musculoskeletal6 codes
| CPT code | Exam type | What is scanned |
|---|---|---|
| 76536 | Soft tissue of head & neck | Thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands, cervical lymph nodes, and neck masses |
| 76604 | Chest | Chest wall, pleura, pleural effusion, and mediastinum |
| 76641 | Breast — complete (unilateral) | All four quadrants, retroareolar region, and axilla of one breast |
| 76642 | Breast — limited (unilateral) | Focused breast region or a specific lesion of one breast |
| 76870 | Scrotum & contents | Testes, epididymis, and scrotal wall / masses |
| 76882 | Extremity — non-vascular | Focused structure: a specific tendon, muscle, joint recess, mass, or fluid collection |
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