76998 Ultrasound guide intraop
Also known as: Intraoperative ultrasound guidance, Intraop US guidance
Ultrasound guidance for intraoperative procedure including real-time visualization and needle or instrument positioning.
In Plain Language
Ultrasound help during surgery; Sound wave guidance during operation
Clinical Context
Ultrasound guidance during surgery for visualization of structures, confirmation of lesion location, or guidance of surgical instruments.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.91 |
| Total RVU | 0.91 |
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 0.91, this code ranks in the 54th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.1x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 76998?
CPT 76998 (Ultrasound guide intraop) is a Radiology code. Ultrasound guidance for intraoperative procedure including real-time visualization and needle or instrument positioning.
Who uses CPT code 76998?
CPT 76998 is used by Radiology, Surgery, Neurosurgery. Ultrasound guidance during surgery for visualization of structures, confirmation of lesion location, or guidance of surgical instruments.
When is CPT 76998 used?
Ultrasound guidance during surgery for visualization of structures, confirmation of lesion location, or guidance of surgical instruments.
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