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Code 19083 and Ultrasound Guidance

Date: Feb 12, 2014

Question:

We have a discussion going on regarding the coding of other ultrasound-guided procedures done at the same time as 19083. Can code 76942-59 be used for the other ultrasound-guided procedures (i.e., 38505, 19000, and 10160)? Some feel that since code 76942 can only be used once per encounter that it is implied with code 19083 and cannot be used. I would appreciate your advice.

Question ID : 5416
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