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If ultrasound was performed on gyn or ob pt, do we as coders have to see the images to be able to bill ex.76830 or can we bill based of sonographer/clinician note ?
 
I am not aware of any requirement that you must personally see these images in order to code for the services. The images do need to be saved though. In fact, as a coder, I do not have access to my organization's PACs system where the images are stored. I code based on the order and report findings. I suppose to be totally 100% compliant, I would confirm those images are in fact stored on PACs, but that confirmation is not required by my employer.
 
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If ultrasound was performed on gyn or ob pt, do we as coders have to see the images to be able to bill ex.76830 or can we bill based of sonographer/clinician note ?
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Hi there, the documentation is enough.

Coders don't need to see the actual image associated with a code any more than they need to watch the provider perform surgery in order to code the procedure.
 
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