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Does anyone have any documentation or guidance on what constitutes a complete retroperitoneal ultrasound?
I know a complete includes documentation of the following structures: (Kidneys, Abdominal Aorta, Common Iliac Artery origins, and the Inferior Vena Cava)
But what confuses me is that alternatively, if the patient is being examined for urinary tract problems a complete exam can consist of the following: (Kidneys and urinary bladder)… So what is included as acceptable urinary tact pathology? Would any form of pathology from any part of the urinary tract be sufficient… such as the kidneys? Or does the diagnosis need to be a true urinary diagnosis?
Also, since CPT says if the clinical history suggests urinary tract pathology it is complete… does this mean it can only be supported by the history and not the final diagnosis?
I appreciate any help or guidance about this!
I know a complete includes documentation of the following structures: (Kidneys, Abdominal Aorta, Common Iliac Artery origins, and the Inferior Vena Cava)
But what confuses me is that alternatively, if the patient is being examined for urinary tract problems a complete exam can consist of the following: (Kidneys and urinary bladder)… So what is included as acceptable urinary tact pathology? Would any form of pathology from any part of the urinary tract be sufficient… such as the kidneys? Or does the diagnosis need to be a true urinary diagnosis?
Also, since CPT says if the clinical history suggests urinary tract pathology it is complete… does this mean it can only be supported by the history and not the final diagnosis?
I appreciate any help or guidance about this!