"I personaly believe that in these situations we should not charge. It is better that the patients should be given prior preparations during initial booking/ appointment."
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Dr MM Nurus shafi replied to Maureen Lorbert's discussion Charges for a re-scan due to bowel gas or stool. in the group Sonography Community
Maureen Lorbert added a discussion to the group Sonography Community
Charges for a re-scan due to bowel gas or stool.
When a patient arrives for a transvaginal scan and you are unable to document an ovarydue to stool or bowel gas, do you re-scan at no charge after a bowel prep or do you charge fora GYN limited code 76857?See More
Jim Pennington replied to Maureen Lorbert's discussion Reimbursement for 3D imaging in the group Sonography Community
"The amount you may pay 3-d capable technology is small in comparison to the benefit of the patient and diagnosis. 3-d ultrasound has many advantages to offer other than just a pretty face...which is also a good reason for having it. As an aside, it…"
Sheila Belloise replied to Maureen Lorbert's discussion Reimbursement for 3D imaging in the group Sonography Community
"Our practice does bill for 3D when we use it during a SIS or to document correct placement of an IUD or to help with abnormal gyn studies and it pays well. We use it (3D/4D) mainly for our OB patients pleasure after our study and do not bill for…"
Maureen Lorbert added a discussion to the group Sonography Community
Reimbursement for 3D imaging
We are a busy OB/GYN practice consisting of four physicians and we are trying decide if the financial outlay for a 3D scanner will be offset by the amount reimbursed for scanning. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts regarding what scans get reimbursed and for what amount. Thanks
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