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How would you bill for this echocardiogram?
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Summary
1. The left ventricular systolic function is normal, LVEF is visually estimated at 60-65%.
2. The left atrium is dilated in size.
3. The right ventricle is normal in size, with normal systolic function.
4. There is a small, circumferential pericardial effusion.
5. The pericardial effusion is smaller compared to study of 7/31/23.
IVC/SVC
IVC Diameter (Insp 2D) 0.5 cm
IVC Diameter (Exp 2D) 1.3 cm <=2.1
IVC Diameter Percent Change
(2D) 57 % >=50
LV Dimensions 2D/MM
LVID Diastole (2D) 4.4 cm 3.8-5.2
LVID Systole (2D) 2.7 cm 2.2-3.5
Pericardium 2D/MM
Pericardial Effusion
Diastole (2D) 0.5 cm
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