Considerations in incorporating office-based ultrasound of the head and neck

Nadeem A. Akbar; Donald L. Bodenner; Lawrence T. Kim; James Y. Suen; Mimi S. Kokoska

doi:10.1016/j.otohns.2006.05.004

Considerations in incorporating office-based ultrasound of the head and neck

Nadeem A. Akbar, Donald L. Bodenner, Lawrence T. Kim, James Y. Suen, Mimi S. Kokoska

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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the cost considerations and strategies for incorporating ultrasound (US) in a head and neck practice. Study design and setting: A retrospective chart review of office-based US procedures from 2001 to 2005 was completed at our academic medical center. Billing and coding for US and US guided fine needle aspiration (USFNA) were examined. Results: The appropriate CPT codes are 76536 for US and 76942 and 10022 for USFNA-related procedures. The USFNA codes should be used repeatedly for correct coding of biopsies from multiple sites. Cost (equipment) sharing between specialties is a potential strategy for office-based US incorporation. Conclusion: Based on practice volume, specific CPT coding, and Medicare reimbursements, office-based US equipment and certification costs could be offset in 1 year. Significance: Office-based US can be readily incorporated with significant benefits to patients. Billing and usage strategies were identified that would improve the economics of providing office-based US.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	884-888
Number of pages	5
Journal	Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume	135
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otohns.2006.05.004
State	Published - Dec 1 2006
Externally published	Yes

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Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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Akbar, N. A., Bodenner, D. L., Kim, L. T., Suen, J. Y., & Kokoska, M. S. (2006). Considerations in incorporating office-based ultrasound of the head and neck. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 135(6), 884-888. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otohns.2006.05.004

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