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Know How A- and B-Scan Ultrasounds Differ

Published on Tue Dec 26, 2023

Question: I’m new to radiology coding. Could you please explain the difference between A- scan and B-scan ultrasounds? Kansas Subscriber Answer: Providers use A- and B-scan ultrasounds to examine different portions of the patient’s eyes. An A-scan ultrasound is also known as an amplitude scan ultrasound, and the exam provides one-dimensional information about the eye structure. While the patient looks straight ahead, [...]
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