Summary & Overview
CPT 76510: Combined B-Scan and Quantitative A-Scan Ocular Ultrasound
CPT code 76510 covers combined B-scan and quantitative A-scan ultrasound of the eye and orbit, a diagnostic modality used to visualize intraocular and orbital structures and to obtain axial measurements. Nationally, this code matters because it documents advanced ophthalmic imaging that can influence diagnosis and management of retinal, vitreous, and orbital conditions as well as preoperative planning for certain ocular procedures. Payers commonly involved in coverage and payment for this service include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.
Readers will find benchmarks and context for clinical use, including typical settings where the procedure is performed, common billing considerations, and how the combined imaging approach differs from single-modality ultrasound. The publication summarizes key coding characteristics, highlights where clinical documentation supports the combined study, and outlines what to expect in terms of typical site-of-service delivery. Data not available in the input include payer-specific reimbursement rates, associated taxonomies, and a list of related ICD-10 diagnoses or comparator procedure codes.
Billing Code Overview
CPT code 76510 describes ultrasound imaging of the eye using both B-scan and quantitative A-scan techniques to evaluate intraocular and orbital structures. The service is an ocular diagnostic imaging procedure that combines structural (B-scan) and quantitative axial length or echographic measurements (A-scan) in a single examination.
Service type: Diagnostic ophthalmic ultrasound (combined B-scan and A-scan)
Typical site of service: Ophthalmology clinic or hospital outpatient imaging suite, where specialized ocular ultrasound equipment and trained imaging or ophthalmic personnel are available.
Data not available in the input for associated taxonomies, specific ICD-10 diagnoses, or related procedure codes.
Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A 62-year-old patient presents to the ophthalmology clinic with progressive vision blurring and new onset flashes in the left eye. The ophthalmologist performs a targeted ocular ultrasound study using combined B-scan and quantitative A-scan to evaluate intraocular and orbital anatomy because dense vitreous hemorrhage limits fundoscopy. The clinical workflow includes history and focused eye examination, indication documented (e.g., suspected retinal detachment, intraocular mass, or vitreous hemorrhage), informed consent, performance of the 76510 scan by a qualified ophthalmic technician or physician, image acquisition and measurements, preliminary interpretation by the performing provider, and final diagnostic documentation placed in the medical record. Images and measurements are stored in the imaging system; a written report with findings and impression is generated and signed by the interpreting ophthalmologist.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
26 | Professional component | Use when only the physician interpretation/report is billed separate from technical imaging. |
TC | Technical component |