tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2011 Issue 11

Ultrasound Coding: Probe Carefully to Ethically Maximize Ultrasound Reimbursement

Diagnostic imaging services are under increased payer scrutiny. Learn these tips to make sure your code choices are secure. More and more EDs are using ultrasound services for diagnosis, but ED coders may not be fully up to speed on reporting these quick and non-invasive visualizations. Take a close look at the advice that follows to get an easy-to-apply view of the requirements for successful ultrasound billing. Getting started: For diagnostic ultrasound codes, look in the radiology section of the CPT® book using codes 76506 through 76999, instructs Michael A. Granovsky, MD, FACEP, CPC, President of LogixHealth, a medical...

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