Wiki Ultrasound separate reports?

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I work in a Nephrology and Urology office. When our xray tech does a renal ultrasound or pelvic ultrasound do we need to have a report separate from the provider's note?

 

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see the ACR

When a physician is billing for an interpretation and report, it is expected to be as substantial as a radiologist would do.
https://www.acr.org/~/media/13B896B9F4844E3082E7D7ED66AFC148.pdf
https://www.acr.org/~/media/ACR/Documents/PGTS/guidelines/Comm_Diag_Imaging.pdf

Cms is working with and acknowledges the ACR as a reputable source for the specialty. The ACR is formatting the appropriate use criteria for the Federal Government.
https://www.acr.org/About-Us/Media-...Criteria-Now-Satisfy-Federal-AUC-Requirements

I hope this helps.