Ob-Gyn Coding Alert

Uncover how you can bill a distinct E/M visit separate from 51798. If you don't know the nuances of bladder scan coding and the opportunity to report an E/M code, you could be missing out on $63 your ob-gyn legitimately deserves. Here are three common misconceptions that could be costing you money. Myth #1: Always Use an Ultrasound Code You could land yourself in hot water if you believe you should bill a particular ultrasonic CPT code if your ob-gyn used an ultrasonic device to perform the bladder scan. Reality: If the scan's sole purpose was to measure post-voiding residual urine, you should always bill 51798 (Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging). Generally, you-ll use this code when the ob-gyn positions any ultrasonic scanner over the suprapubic area to measure the residual urine, says Candy Cates, CPC, billing coordinator for Eastside GYN in Fort Smith, [...]