CPT 2026 · Radiology

CPT 76941

Global XXX

Echo guide for transfusion

Effective 2026-04-01 Conv. factor $33.4009

No national RVU

Payment Methodology

Status Indicator

NCCI Partners

XXX

Global Period

No national RVU

This code does not have a national work RVU on the current Physician Fee Schedule. Pricing may be carrier-determined, non-covered, or tracked via a separate methodology.

CPT 76941 Billing & Documentation Guide

CPT code 76941 (Echo guide for transfusion) is classified under Radiology with a global period indicator of XXX. This code uses the No national RVU payment methodology rather than standard RVU-based Physician Fee Schedule pricing. Refer to the methodology notice above for billing implications.

When billing 76941, ensure documentation supports medical necessity and the specific components required for the code's level of service. For E/M codes, document MDM (medical decision-making) elements: problems addressed, data reviewed, and risk. For procedural codes, document the indication, technique, and any complications. Always verify NCCI edits before bundling 76941 with related codes; this code has 10 PTP bundling relationships on file (see table below).

Payment Status & Global Period

CMS Status Indicator

Carrier-priced (MAC determines payment locally)

Global Period

XXX

No global period (E/M and other non-procedural services)

MUE Limit (Medically Unlikely Edits)

Max units per beneficiary per date of service

Rationale: Nature of Service/Procedure

Adjudication: Date of Service (Clinical)

Source: CMS NCCI MUE Practitioner Services, effective 2026-04-01.

Submitting more than 3 units of 76941 for the same patient on the same date triggers automatic line denial unless an appropriate modifier and supporting documentation justify the higher quantity.

NCCI Bundling Edits, CPT 76941

Procedure-to-procedure (PTP) edits. If you bill any of these codes with 76941 on the same date of service, review the modifier indicator and payer policy before submission.

Partner Code	Relationship	Modifier Allowed	Rationale
0567T	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	More extensive procedure
0689T	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
0690T	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction
36591	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	No	CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction
36592	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	No	CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction
76000	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
76001	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
76003	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
76360	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
76393	Column 1 (primary), can be billed with modifier	Yes	Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code

Frequently Asked Questions, CPT 76941

What does CPT code 76941 mean? +

CPT code 76941 represents: Echo guide for transfusion. It's in the Radiology category with a global period of XXX.

What is the Medicare reimbursement for CPT 76941? +

This code does not have a national work RVU on the current Physician Fee Schedule. Pricing may be carrier-determined, non-covered, or tracked via a separate methodology.

What modifiers can I use with CPT 76941? +

Radiology codes rely heavily on the professional/technical split: modifier 26 (professional component only) and TC (technical component only). Also common: 50 (bilateral imaging), 76 (repeat by same physician), 77 (repeat by different physician), and LT/RT for laterality.

What bundling edits apply to CPT 76941? +

This code has 10 NCCI PTP bundling relationships. See the NCCI Bundling section below for full list.