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Journalists working on stories related to high-risk pregnancies or the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine can contact Greg Phillips, Director of Communications, at press@smfm.org for referrals to MFM experts and to request additional information. The press office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.

Types of Invasive Antenatal procedures which a limited ultrasound scan is included post procedure

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Types of Invasive Antenatal procedures which a limited ultrasound scan is included post procedure

When an invasive antenatal procedure is performed, confirmation of the fetal heart beat or a systole post procedure is in included in the work of the procedure and should not be billed separately. Invasive Antenatal Procedures: 1. 59000 Amniocentesis; diagnostic and 76946 Ultrasonic... Continue Reading

05/31/2014

How to report two different types of multi-fetal reductions and their respective approach

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How to report two different types of multi-fetal reductions and their respective approach

A recent question was asked on the correct way to report an Umbilical Cord Occlusion via the Radio Frequency Ablation approach”. Below you will find two examples of multi-fetal reductions, their approach and correct coding guidance for billing purposes. Types of Fetal Reductions and... Continue Reading

02/28/2014