CPT Codes For Pelvis Ultrasound/Pelvic Ultrasound | Short & Long Descriptions

The CPT manual describes four CPT codes for adult pelvis ultrasound procedures (also called ‘pelvic ultrasound’)and two additional codes for infants.

1. CPT Codes for Pelvis Ultrasound

Four CPT codes describe pelvic ultrasound procedures according to the CPT manual.

1.1 CPT Code 76856

Lay-term: CPT code 76856 is used when a healthcare provider performs a comprehensive ultrasound scan of the pelvic region, excluding pregnancy-related scans.

Long description: Ultrasound, pelvic (nonobstetric), real-time with image documentation; complete.

Short description: Complete nonobstetric pelvic ultrasound.

1.2 CPT Code 76857

Lay-term: CPT code 76857 is used when a healthcare provider performs a limited or follow-up ultrasound scan of the pelvic region, often for specific indications like follicle monitoring.

Long description: Ultrasound, pelvic (nonobstetric), real-time with image documentation; limited or follow-up (e.g., for follicles).

Short description: Limited or follow-up nonobstetric pelvic ultrasound.

2. Additional Pelvis Ultrasound CPT Codes For Infants

Two additional CPT codes are used for specific situations in pelvic ultrasound, particularly for infants.

2.1 CPT Code 76885

Lay-term: CPT code 76885 is used when a healthcare provider performs a dynamic ultrasound scan of an infant’s hips, providing real-time imaging documentation.

Long description: Ultrasound, infant hips, real time with imaging documentation; dynamic.

Short description: Dynamic ultrasound of infant hips.

2.2 CPT Code 76886

Lay-term: CPT code 76886 is used when a healthcare provider performs a limited or static ultrasound scan of an infant’s hips, providing real-time imaging documentation.

Long description: Ultrasound, infant hips, real time with imaging documentation; limited, static.

Short description: Limited, static ultrasound of infant hips.