dballard2004
True Blue
Our clinic typically performs and interprets the ultrasounds that are done in our office. Most of the time, the patient sees the provider for a visit on the same date of service as the in-office ultrasound and the provider documents their interpretation within their office note. However, there are some rare occasions when the patient only comes in for an ultrasound and does not see the provider on the same date of service. The provider reviews and signs off on the ultrasound report, but I do not see a separate official interpretation of that ultrasound. I am wondering if in these cases we would have to append modifier TC to the ultrasound charge. Also, if the ultrasound is later interpreted by the same provider on a separate date of service, can we then bill for the ultrasound with the modifier 26?
I am referring to code 76857 for non-ob US.
I am referring to code 76857 for non-ob US.