76819 Fetal biophys profil without nst
Also known as: Biophysical profile without NST, BPP without NST
Fetal biophysical profile ultrasound examination without non-stress testing to assess fetal well-being.
In Plain Language
Baby health check without heart rate; Fetal well-being assessment
Clinical Context
Ultrasound assessment of fetal movement, tone, breathing, and amniotic fluid for evaluation of fetal well-being without concurrent cardiotocographic monitoring.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.75 |
| Total RVU | 0.75 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.75, this code ranks in the 47th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.1x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 76819?
CPT 76819 (Fetal biophys profil without nst) is a Radiology code. Fetal biophysical profile ultrasound examination without non-stress testing to assess fetal well-being.
Who uses CPT code 76819?
CPT 76819 is used by Radiology, Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Ultrasound assessment of fetal movement, tone, breathing, and amniotic fluid for evaluation of fetal well-being without concurrent cardiotocographic monitoring.
When is CPT 76819 used?
Ultrasound assessment of fetal movement, tone, breathing, and amniotic fluid for evaluation of fetal well-being without concurrent cardiotocographic monitoring.
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