CPT Coding Information
The coding information provided in this guide are for selected Ultrasound services provided in hospital outpatient facilities or free-standing diagnostic facilities/physician offices. This information is based on the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) as published and copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Note that actual reimbursement associated with these codes for healthcare facilities will vary depending on geographic location, the number and type of clinical procedures performed, local carrier coverage and payment policies, and other restrictions that may be applicable. The illustrative information contained in this guide should not be relied upon by providers when making billing decisions.
It is the responsibility of each physician, physician group, and other entities to consult with their reimbursement manager, compliance department or legal counsel, as well as their local payers, to ensure all requirements have been met to support appropriate billing for Medicare and Medicaid services provided to patients. Siemens does not claim expertise in health claims coding or government billing compliance, and providers are responsible for their own proper determination of billing decisions.
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