Can cpt 76801 and 76817 be together billed as cpt 76801?

CPT codes 76801 (ultrasound, abdominal, real-time, with interpretation and report; complete) and 76817 (ultrasound, abdominal, limited, real-time, with interpretation and report) cannot be billed together as they represent different levels of service. If both procedures are performed, only one can be billed based on the extent of the examination. It’s important to ensure that the documentation supports the level of service billed. Always check payer guidelines for specific billing rules.