Check Aetna policy if you see unexpected ultrasound, injection denials
When Aetna is the patient’s insurer take a close look at the ultrasound policy before the practice reports 76942 (Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement [eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device], imaging supervision and interpretation with treatment for acute or chronic pain), or services that include ultrasound.
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