2025 CPT code 76942
Effective Date: N/A Radiology - Diagnostic Ultrasound Feed
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g., biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device), imaging supervision, and interpretation.
Modifiers such as 26 (Professional Component), 52 (Reduced Services), 59 (Distinct Procedural Service), and others may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances.
In simple words: This code covers the use of ultrasound to help guide a needle during medical procedures like biopsies or injections. The doctor uses the ultrasound image to see where the needle needs to go, making the procedure more accurate and safe.
This code describes the use of ultrasound to guide a needle for various procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, injections, or placement of localization devices. It includes the supervision and interpretation of the imaging by the physician.
Example 1: A patient presents with a palpable breast lump. Ultrasound guidance is used to perform a needle biopsy of the lump to determine if it is cancerous., A patient has a suspected liver abscess. Ultrasound guidance is used to aspirate fluid from the abscess for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes., A patient requires a corticosteroid injection into a specific joint. Ultrasound guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the needle within the joint space.
Documentation should include a description of the procedure, the location of the needle placement, the type of guidance used, and the interpretation of the ultrasound images. A final written report should be included in the patient's medical record.
- Specialties:Radiology, Interventional Radiology, and various surgical specialties depending on the specific procedure.
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center, and other places of service as appropriate.