Ultrasound Coding:
Make Sure There Is a Clear View of Your Documentation to Support Ultrasound Studies
Published on Mon Mar 21, 2016
Extent of the exam, medical necessity and an archived image are all required to secure payment Diagnostic ultrasound studies are more common in the ED setting thanks to the technology's ability to help triage, diagnose and rapidly treat patients. Improvements in point of care technology and extensive training in ultrasound use in emergency medicine residencies both inspire emergency physicians to [...]