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tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 37
Reader Question: Some Payers Circumvent CCI
Question: Can we bill abdominal (76700) and renal ultrasound (76770) together? Please advise as we have been getting denials.
New Mexico Subscriber
Answer: There are no CCI edits that apply for codes 76700 (Ultrasound, abdominal, real time with image documentation; complete) and 76770 (Ultrasound, retroperitoneal [e.g., renal, aorta, nodes], real time with image documentation; complete). Some private payers however, may deny payment for one of these services. This is because there is a substantial overlap in these codes. Specific diagnosis codes may help the payer understand the reasoning for performing both exams.
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