76987 Diagnosis intraop epicar car ultrasound chd
Also known as: Intraop epicardial echo CHD, Epicardial echocardiography
Diagnostic intraoperative epicardial echocardiography imaging for congenital heart disease (CHD) assessment during surgery.
In Plain Language
Heart surface ultrasound during birth defect surgery; Direct heart imaging during surgery
Clinical Context
Intraoperative epicardial ultrasound for direct visualization of congenital heart lesions and assessment of surgical repairs.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.90 |
| Total RVU | 1.90 |
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 1.90, this code ranks in the 88th percentile among Radiology codes — 2.3x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 76987?
CPT 76987 (Diagnosis intraop epicar car ultrasound chd) is a Radiology code. Diagnostic intraoperative epicardial echocardiography imaging for congenital heart disease (CHD) assessment during surgery.
Who uses CPT code 76987?
CPT 76987 is used by Radiology, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Anesthesiology. Intraoperative epicardial ultrasound for direct visualization of congenital heart lesions and assessment of surgical repairs.
When is CPT 76987 used?
Intraoperative epicardial ultrasound for direct visualization of congenital heart lesions and assessment of surgical repairs.
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