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Identify OBUS Codes by Analyzing Anatomical Requirements

Published on Tue Feb 21, 2023

Hint: Don’t report 76811 before 76805 takes place. The patient’s trimester, condition, and number of gestations all factor into obstetric ultrasound (OBUS) code selection, but they’re not the only elements you need to pay attention to. The CPT® guidelines list several criteria the provider needs to document before you can assign an OBUS code. Here’s what to look for in [...]
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