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Urinary Pathology to Determine 76775 vs. 76770

Date: Jun 17, 2020

Question:

What conditions constitute urinary pathology to qualify billing a complete ultrasound? Are kidney conditions part of the urinary tract pathology (e.g., AKI , renal failure)? Both kidneys and bladder are mentioned in the exam.

Question ID : 14101
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