2025 CPT code 76828
Effective Date: N/A Radiology - Diagnostic Ultrasound Feed
Repeat/follow-up fetal Doppler echocardiography with spectral display.
Modifiers 26, TC, 59, 76, 77 are applicable.
Medical necessity must be established by documenting the indication for the repeat study, such as a previously identified fetal heart abnormality, suspected heart defect, or other condition requiring follow-up evaluation.
In simple words: This is a follow-up ultrasound of the baby's heart during pregnancy, using sound waves to create images and measure blood flow. It helps doctors check the baby's heart development and function if a problem was found or suspected on a previous ultrasound.
Doppler echocardiography, fetal, cardiovascular system, pulsed wave and/or continuous wave with spectral display; follow-up or repeat study.
Example 1: A pregnant woman had a fetal echocardiogram at 20 weeks that showed a possible heart defect. A follow-up study using code 76828 is performed at 24 weeks to re-evaluate the heart and assess any changes., A fetus was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia during a routine ultrasound. Code 76828 is used for a repeat fetal echocardiogram to monitor the heart rhythm and ensure it is stable., A pregnant woman with a family history of congenital heart defects undergoes a fetal echocardiogram. If initial findings are unclear, 76828 is used for a follow-up scan to further evaluate the fetal heart.
Report should include spectral display images, measurements of blood flow velocities, and a detailed interpretation of the findings, referencing the previous study.
- Specialties:Obstetrics, Cardiology (Fetal)
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Independent Clinic