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Ultrasounds:

Dig Into Details To Differentiate Regular Versus Detailed Obstetric Ultrasounds

Published on Tue Sep 02, 2014

Check medical indication and what parameters your physician assessed. Obstetric ultrasounds can leave you confused as routine ultrasounds differ from complex ultrasounds. You cannot report complex for just any indication for ultrasound. Experts advise how to clearly distinguish the two and submit correct claims. What is a routine obstetric ultrasound? Your physician may typically perform a routine ultrasound in pregnant [...]
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