AMA CPT® Assistant - 2003 Issue 3 (March)

OB Ultrasound Codes (March 2003)

March 2003 pages 7-8 Coding Communication:OB Ultrasound Codes Obstetrical ultrasound is the use of ultrasound scans in pregnancy. It is a safe, non-invasive imaging examination that plays a very important role for a healthy pregnancy. Obstetrical ultrasound examinations help physicians determine gestation age as well as diagnose many fetal abnormalities during the course of pregnancy. In addition, they provide a good survey of visible fetal and placental anatomic structure. In recent years with advances in ultrasound technology, the practice of obstetrical ultrasound has changed significantly. These changes previously have not been fully reflected in CPT codes. Therefore, to keep...

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