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The CPT® Code 76886 refers to a specific ultrasound procedure performed on the hips of infants, particularly aimed at assessing conditions such as developmental dysplasia of the hip joints. This procedure involves obtaining real-time ultrasound images that are documented for further analysis. During the examination, the infant is positioned on an examination table, and a coupling gel is applied to the hip area to facilitate the transmission of sound waves. A trained ultrasound technician, known as a sonographer, utilizes a hand-held transducer to capture images of the hip region. The transducer is carefully moved over the hip area to obtain comprehensive images of all structures associated with the hip joints. This process is conducted on both sides to ensure a thorough evaluation. The resulting ultrasound images are then reviewed, and a written interpretation of the findings is generated. It is important to note that this code specifically pertains to the acquisition of static images, which do not involve any manipulation of the hip joint by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional, distinguishing it from related procedures that require dynamic imaging techniques.
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The ultrasound procedure coded as CPT® 76886 is indicated for infants who are suspected of having developmental dysplasia of the hip joints. This condition may present with various symptoms or risk factors that warrant further investigation through imaging. The following are specific indications for performing this ultrasound:
The procedure for CPT® 76886 involves several key steps to ensure accurate imaging of the infant's hips. The following outlines the procedural steps:
Post-procedure care for the infant following the ultrasound is generally minimal. The coupling gel used during the procedure can be easily wiped off the skin. There are typically no restrictions on the infant's activities following the ultrasound, and the infant can resume normal activities immediately. The results of the ultrasound will be communicated to the referring physician, who will discuss the findings and any necessary follow-up actions with the infant's caregivers.
| Short Descr | US EXAM INFANT HIPS STATIC | Medium Descr | US INFT HIPS R-T IMG LMTD STATIC PHYS/QHP MANJ | Long Descr | Ultrasound, infant hips, real time with imaging documentation; limited, static (not requiring physician or other qualified health care professional manipulation) | Status Code | Active Code | Global Days | XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 1 - Diagnostic Tests for Radiology Services | Multiple Procedures (51) | 0 - No payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 0 - Payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | STV-Packaged Codes | ASC Payment Indicator | Packaged service/item; no separate payment made. | Type of Service (TOS) | 4 - Diagnostic Radiology | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | I3F - Echography/ultrasonography - other | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 197 - Other diagnostic ultrasound |
| 26 | Professional component: certain procedures are a combination of a physician or other qualified health care professional component and a technical component. when the physician or other qualified health care professional component is reported separately, the service may be identified by adding modifier 26 to the usual procedure number. | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | RT | Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body) |
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| 2013-01-01 | Changed | Description Changed |
| 2011-01-01 | Changed | Short description changed. |
| 2002-01-01 | Changed | Code description changed. |
| 1998-01-01 | Added | First appearance in code book in 1998. |
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