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Most POCUS programs get a champion the same way. A medical director or a chair needs somebody to own ultrasound, so they pick whoever showed an interest in scanning, or whoever happened to be available. The person says y...

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Emergency medicine is exciting, at least, that is the story we tell. It is so exciting that there are entire television (TV) shows built around it. Resuscitations, critical illness. And medical mysteries we get the first...

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Recently, the Expert Witness Newsletter reviewed a malpractice case involving the use of a FAST exam in a trauma patient. The case offers important lessons about how point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), particularly the FAS...

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into medicine, reimbursement for AI-enabled tools has become an important and evolving conversation. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is no exception. Both ...

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Why QA Matters

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Advocating for system-wide adoption of POCUS within hospitals and health systems has long been hindered by the lack of reimbursement data to make a clear return-on-investment argument. A robust institutional or health-sy...

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Handheld ultrasound devices have grown increasingly popular due to improving image quality, wider availability, and lower cost. With prices now at a level where clinicians can personally purchase their own devices, Peach...

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Ultrasound safety? Isn’t ultrasound the safest form of medical imaging? After all, it’s been used on infants for over 70 years without issue. While ultrasound does avoid the ionizing radiation risks of X-rays and CT scan...

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Introduction

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POCUS managers—also known as middleware—serve as the central hub for your entire point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) program. These platforms connect the ultrasound devices with key hospital systems such as the worklist, PA...

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Introduction

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An ongoing debate among point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) users worldwide is whether POCUS should be considered part of the physical exam or a separate, distinct procedure. While this may seem like a minor distinction, th...

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In Part 1, we reviewed the purpose of credentialing and privileging, as well as the unique considerations for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). In Part 2, we’ll explore current POCUS credentialing pathways and discuss al...

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Credentialing, also referred to as privileging, is the process by which hospitals authorize healthcare providers to practice medicine within their institution. This involves a comprehensive vetting process to establish t...

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If you’ve been involved with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), you’ve likely encountered the term “formal ultrasound.” This term typically refers to an ultrasound performed in a consultative setting, often by radiology ...

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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) refers to the use of ultrasound technology by clinicians at the patient’s bedside, distinct from traditional ultrasound. In the traditional model, an ultrasound technician performs the ex...

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While this example is from the Emergency Department, it can easily be extrapolated to any outpatient practice.

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In parts 1 and 2 of the primer on POCUS billing, we delved into an overview of CPT, billing practices and documentation. In part 3, we discuss the details of how submitting a charge with the appropriate CPT code and docu...

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In Part 1, we covered the essentials of billing and coding, including an overview of CPT codes, fee types, who can bill, and whether reimbursement will occur. In this second part, we’ll explore proper documentation, the ...

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Welcome to this comprehensive three-part series, where we will delve into the intricacies of billing for Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). By the end of this series, you will gain a thorough understanding of the fundamen...

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Malpractice risk drives much of what we do in medicine, and that includes POCUS. Many new users hesitate to make clinical decisions based on a POCUS exam due to fear of making an error in interpretation and being held to...

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Introduction

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The first, and one of the most valuable applications of POCUS is the Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (E-FAST) exam. The E-FAST is the POCUS exam evaluating the unstable trauma patient for hemoperit...

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Check out this article written by Dr. Guttman in Emergency Physicians Monthly on how POCUS not only improves patient care, but improves patient satisfaction.

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Introduction

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Like all imaging, for POCUS exams to be reimbursed, it is essential to meticulously document the medical necessity of each exam. This post will explore why documentation is crucial and provide specific examples to illust...

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Top 10 Reasons for Reimbursement Denials in POCUS and How to Avoid Them

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