76948 Echo guide ova aspiration
Also known as: Echo guided oocyte retrieval, Ultrasound guided egg retrieval
Echocardiography guidance for ovum aspiration during assisted reproductive procedures including oocyte retrieval.
In Plain Language
Ultrasound guided egg collection; Sound wave guided fertility procedure
Clinical Context
Transvaginal ultrasound guidance for oocyte aspiration during in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.65 |
| Total RVU | 0.65 |
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 0.65, this code ranks in the 40th 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 76948?
CPT 76948 (Echo guide ova aspiration) is a Radiology code. Echocardiography guidance for ovum aspiration during assisted reproductive procedures including oocyte retrieval.
Who uses CPT code 76948?
CPT 76948 is used by Radiology, Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics. Transvaginal ultrasound guidance for oocyte aspiration during in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures.
When is CPT 76948 used?
Transvaginal ultrasound guidance for oocyte aspiration during in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures.
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