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Wiki WHAT USG cpt FOR THIS NOTE?

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Focused bedside ultrasound performed by Dr.X to evaluate for: abscess vs cellulitis
Using the high-frequency linear probe the area of skin in question was evaluated and demonstrated:
FINDINGS: dermal thickening and cobblestoning without subcutanoeous fluid collection
several lymph nodes noted, no collections seen.
IMPRESSION: cellulitis
Images were archived in digital format. Patient was informed of limited nature of this exam and need for appropriate follow-up. Confirmatory or more comprehensive ultrasound was ordered/performed by department of radiology.
 
no from the exam looks that it was cheek swelling "left cheek with impressive swellign , redness warmth and tenderness in submandibular area. "
what cpt then ?
 
Try 76536 - Ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (eg, thyroid, parathyroid, parotid), real time with image documentation.

Mary Wells, CPC, RCC
 
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