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Last Verified: September 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Profile Of Fetal Health, Biophysical Profile (Bpp) Measures The Health Of The Fetus During Pregnancy. Five Factors Are Measured - Heart Rate Muscle Tone Movement Breathing And Amount Of Amniotic Fluid Around The Baby. The Procedure May Include A Non-Stress Test.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 26 - Professional component 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 76818 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 76818 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 76818 by major payers:
$139.89
$141.00
$152.31
$170.74
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CPT 76818
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Kathryn Goldrath
$628.34Published rateLinda Jones
$197.46Published rateSimi Gupta
$153.88Published rateLeland Gebhart
$86.18Published rateJoseph Hazan
Mcpherson Medical & Diagnostic, LLC
$48.06Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 76818 vs. Other Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures Codes
The CPT 76818 code is part of the Radiology Procedures services used for Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 76818 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 76818-CPT | Low | Profile Of Fetal Health, Biophysical Profile (Bpp) Measures The Health Of The Fetus During Pregnancy. Five Factors Are Measured - Heart Rate Muscle Tone Movement Breathing And Amount Of Amniotic Fluid Around The Baby. The Procedure May Include A Non-Stress Test. |
| 76819-CPT | Low | Profile Of Fetal Health, Biophysical Profile (Bpp) Measures The Health Of The Fetus During Pregnancy. Five Factors Are Measured - Heart Rate Muscle Tone Movement Breathing And Amount Of Amniotic Fluid Around The Baby. The Procedure May Include A Non-Stress Test. |
| 76820-CPT | Low | Umbilical Artery Ultrasound, An Ultrasound (Sound Waves) Of Blood Flow Through The Umbilical Artery. Doppler Sound Waves Are Used To Evaluate The Pressure And Velocity Of Blood As It Flows To The Fetus. |
| 76821-CPT | Low | Brain Artery Ultrasound, An Ultrasound (Sound Waves) Of The Blood Flow Through A Fetal Brain Artery. Doppler Sound Waves Are Used To Evaluate Pressure And Velocity Of The Blood Flow. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 76818. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 76818 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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