76826 Echo examination of fetal heart
Also known as: Limited fetal echo, Follow-up fetal cardiac
Echocardiography examination of fetal heart including limited assessment or follow-up evaluation of known cardiac pathology.
In Plain Language
Quick heart check in baby; Follow-up heart ultrasound
Clinical Context
Limited or follow-up fetal cardiac ultrasound for assessment of known cardiac abnormality or interval change.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.81 |
| Total RVU | 0.81 |
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 0.81, this code ranks in the 51st percentile among Radiology codes — exactly at the median. The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 76826?
CPT 76826 (Echo examination of fetal heart) is a Radiology code. Echocardiography examination of fetal heart including limited assessment or follow-up evaluation of known cardiac pathology.
Who uses CPT code 76826?
CPT 76826 is used by Radiology, Obstetrics, Pediatric Cardiology. Limited or follow-up fetal cardiac ultrasound for assessment of known cardiac abnormality or interval change.
When is CPT 76826 used?
Limited or follow-up fetal cardiac ultrasound for assessment of known cardiac abnormality or interval change.
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