Wiki Ultrasounds and E/M codes

[tangerinebed999]

I work for a Michigan-based surgeon. Our physician performs his own ultrasounds during his consultation visits for ESRD patients requiring an access for dialysis.

Is it possible bill both the Ultrasound code (93970, 93971, 93990, G0365) along with the e/m code on the same claim?
Is a modifier required if not occurring during the global period?

 

[bwolfe1]

The ultrasound can be billed with the E/M visit. Append modifier -25 to the E/M code.