Ultrasound guidance for laparoscopic tissue ablation is reported with code(s):

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Code 76940 is used to report ultrasound guidance for needle placement for aspiration and/or biopsy. It is the most appropriate code to report ultrasound guidance for tissue ablation in laparoscopic procedures. Code 76998 is used to report ultrasonic guidance for intraoperative procedures, which is not the case here. Code 76999 is an unlisted ultrasound procedure code and is not specific to tissue ablation guidance.

Ultrasound Guidance for Laparoscopic Tissue Ablation Is Reported with Code(s)