Coding

  • 1.  Coding/billing for Nuchal Fold in the 2nd trimester

    Posted 09-21-2022 10:44
    Good morning,

    I have seen an increase in the NT's/NF's being performed in the 2nd trimester. With the 76813 being a 1st trimester code, I am looking for any suggestions/updated guidance for coding/billing in the 2nd trimester..

    Thank you in advance!

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    Briana Butler, CMC
    DCMFM
    bbutler@dcmfm.com
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  • 2.  RE: Coding/billing for Nuchal Fold in the 2nd trimester

    Posted 10-19-2022 19:40
    NF and NT are different things in the sense they are measured differently. There is no way to bill an NT in the 2nd trimester. There is no way to bill a NF by itself. If the patient had an indication for a 76811, you could do a 76811 since the NF is a component of that exam though.

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    David Jones
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