Re: experience with reimbursement for 3D 4D ultrasound?

From: DuBose, Terry (DuboseTerryJ@uams.edu)
Fri Jan 19 12:35:26 2007


Paula, I think that is exactly what we are looking for. Thanks very much. Mandi, will this help?

Terry J. DuBose, M.S., RDMS, FSDMS, FAIUM

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--------------------------------------------------------------- From: ultrasound@obgyn.net [mailto:ultrasound@obgyn.net] On Behalf Of Paula Woletz Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 12:08 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ULTRASOUND Subject: Re: experience with reimbursement for 3D 4D ultrasound?

Are you looking for a CPT code for 3D?

76376: "3D rendering with interpretation and reporting of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, or other tomographic modality; not requiring image postprocessing on an independent workstation. (Use 76376 in conjunction with codes[s] for base imaging procedure[s])"

76377: " 3D rendering with interpretation and reporting of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, or other tomographic modality; requiring image postprocessing on an independent workstation. (Use 76377 in conjunction with codes[s] for base imaging procedure[s])"

Hope this helps! Paula

At 12:10 PM 1/19/2007, you wrote:

This reimbursment issue has come up again with our folks. Does anyone in the USA have anything new, or answers to the question:

"Yes i have been searching AIUM and ACOG....but nothing.....as far as i know there is NO CPT code...... this is one thing we are working on: I guess we are going to make some kind of guideline maybe.....do you have any suggestions....."

"I need for you to look up a good description of what thins we should allow the 3-d 4- us to be applied to. i.e. heart? Cleft lip palette? Spine? May be we could also limit it to AIUM certified labs. Judith wants this."

Thanks, Terry

Paula S. Woletz, MPH, RDMS, RDCS, FAIUM Director of Accreditation and Clinical Affairs American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine 14750 Sweitzer Lane, Suite 100 Laurel, MD 20707-5906 (301) 498-4100 (800) 638-5352

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