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Check Ultrasound Elements to Get To Right Code

Question: Our physician performed an ultrasound in a patient with an unknown last menstrual period (LMP) who came in for confirmation of pregnancy. The gestation was confirmed to be 16/2 weeks by ultrasound. Our physician did measurements and studied the fetal heart tones (FHTs) as well as looked at the baby’s heart. Which US code would be best for this? Is [...]
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