76820 Umbilical artery echo
Also known as: Umbilical artery Doppler, UA Doppler
Obstetric Doppler ultrasound examination of umbilical artery to assess placental perfusion and resistance.
In Plain Language
Blood flow check in umbilical cord; Placenta function assessment
Clinical Context
Assessment of umbilical artery flow patterns to evaluate placental insufficiency, growth restriction, and fetal compromise.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.49 |
| Total RVU | 0.49 |
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 0.49, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.7x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 76820?
CPT 76820 (Umbilical artery echo) is a Radiology code. Obstetric Doppler ultrasound examination of umbilical artery to assess placental perfusion and resistance.
Who uses CPT code 76820?
CPT 76820 is used by Radiology, Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Assessment of umbilical artery flow patterns to evaluate placental insufficiency, growth restriction, and fetal compromise.
When is CPT 76820 used?
Assessment of umbilical artery flow patterns to evaluate placental insufficiency, growth restriction, and fetal compromise.
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