Hi Norah,
I was unable to see the graph that you attached.
The individual components of the BPP should be individually documented. Just stating 8/8 is not enough.
Also, the images pertaining to the amniotic fluid volume should also be kept, either in a print or digital format (PACS).
Fadi
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Fadi Bsat, MD
Past Chair, SMFM Coding Committee
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2021 15:48
From: Norah Al-Hussaini
Subject: 76819
Good afternoon,
I was wanting clarification on billing for a BPP 76819, can someone confirm or provide documented proof that on the ultrasound report 8/8 is not enough to warrant the BPP and that the actual graph is not needed in order to bill 76819.
In my coding office, I have requested ultrasound techs to add the graph before I would bill for the BPP because to me 8/8 does not give me the specifics of what monitored on the fetus.
But if only having 8/8 on the ultrasound is enough please let me know this also as this has been a big issue lately.
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Norah Al-Hussaini
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