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Trying to Decide Between Routine, Target Ultrasounds? Look to Medical Indications and Equipment

Published on Thu Feb 11, 2021

You should use the appropriate ICD-10-CM code to identify the reason for the scan. Most women receive an ultrasound during their pregnancies, but that doesn’t mean you should consider all obstetric ultrasounds as routine. While many offices may be using ultrasound equipment that can perform a detailed ultrasound exam, medical need and physician expertise will determine if such a complex [...]
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