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Intraoperative Ultrasound

Date: Oct 28, 2020

Question:

Would you be able to clarify for us the billing requirements for intraoperative ultrasound when done prior to the incision for an AVF? If this is a reportable code, we're curious about the following... Is a hard-copy image mandated to be on file? How extensive do the findings need to be documented in the operative note? Or is this included or not billable with AVF 36821?

Question ID : 14643
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