Department of Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, Ludhiana University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound: Coding and Legal Issues
Author(s): Karan Aluwalia*
The topics of ultrasound practice-related coding and liability are not frequently covered in ultrasound treatises.
The paper covers these crucial subjects, starting with the proper Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and
International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10) coding in ultrasound procedures when assessing
early pregnancy and gynecologic problems. The second section of the article highlights common mistakes that
might result in liability in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasonography practise. To explain the concepts, concrete
examples and situations are used to illustrate the discussion. .. View More»