2025 CPT code 76885
Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Radiology Procedures > Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures Feed
Ultrasound, infant hips, real time with imaging documentation; dynamic (requiring physician or other qualified health care professional manipulation).
Modifiers 26 (professional component) and TC (technical component) are applicable.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of risk factors for DDH, such as breech presentation, family history, or abnormal physical exam findings suggestive of hip instability or dysplasia. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent long-term complications.
The physician performs the ultrasound examination, manipulating the infant's legs and hips to assess stability and range of motion. They interpret the images to diagnose developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) or other hip abnormalities. The physician also creates a written report documenting the findings.
In simple words: This ultrasound exam uses sound waves to create images of a baby's hip joints. The doctor moves the baby's legs during the exam to check how well the hip joints are formed and how stable they are. This helps find problems like hip dysplasia.
This code describes a dynamic, real-time ultrasound examination of an infant's hips, where the physician manipulates the infant's legs and hips during the procedure to assess hip stability and development. It includes imaging documentation and requires a written report.
Example 1: A 2-month-old infant with a family history of DDH is referred for a hip ultrasound to assess hip development and rule out dysplasia., A newborn infant born in the breech position undergoes a hip ultrasound to evaluate hip joint stability., A 4-month-old infant with suspected hip instability based on physical examination undergoes a dynamic ultrasound for further evaluation.
Documentation should include real-time ultrasound images, measurements if clinically indicated, a description of the manipulation performed, and a written report detailing the findings, including the assessment of all required elements (joint space, peri-articular soft tissues, and any abnormalities) or the reason if an element could not be visualized.
- Specialties: Radiology Pediatric Orthopedics
- Place of Service: Office Outpatient Hospital Imaging Center