76945 Echo guide villus sampling
Also known as: Echo guided CVS, Ultrasound guided chorionic villus sampling
Echocardiography guidance for chorionic villus sampling (CVS) during prenatal diagnostic procedure.
In Plain Language
Ultrasound guided prenatal biopsy; Sound wave guided tissue sampling
Clinical Context
Ultrasound guidance for transcervical or transabdominal chorionic villus sampling during first trimester for chromosomal analysis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.67 |
| Total RVU | 0.67 |
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 0.67, this code ranks in the 42nd percentile among Radiology codes — 1.2x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 76945?
CPT 76945 (Echo guide villus sampling) is a Radiology code. Echocardiography guidance for chorionic villus sampling (CVS) during prenatal diagnostic procedure.
Who uses CPT code 76945?
CPT 76945 is used by Radiology, Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Ultrasound guidance for transcervical or transabdominal chorionic villus sampling during first trimester for chromosomal analysis.
When is CPT 76945 used?
Ultrasound guidance for transcervical or transabdominal chorionic villus sampling during first trimester for chromosomal analysis.
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