Coding and Billing for the Detailed First Trimester Ultrasound

Description

This webinar, will begin with a 60-minute presentation on coding and billing for the Detailed First Trimester Ultrasound, followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A. The session will review background information, current guidelines from national societies, and common challenges practices face when submitting claims.

Faculty will provide an overview of the detailed first-trimester ultrasound and highlight new billing requirements and opportunities for integrating this service into MFM practice. The discussion will also cover how these changes came about and the role of detailed first-trimester ultrasound in routine MFM care.

Learning Objectives 

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants should be able to: 

1. Understand the New AIUM Recommendations for Detailed First Trimester Ultrasound

Gain awareness of the new AIUM-endorsed detailed first trimester ultrasound study, including its indications and clinical relevance.

2. Navigate Billing and Coding for the Detailed First Trimester Ultrasound

Learn appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes (e.g., CPT 76811) used for this study, and understand the rationale and processes behind current billing practices.

3. Identify and Address Barriers to Reimbursement

Recognize potential challenges in billing and reimbursement for this study and apply effective strategies to work with payers for timely and accurate payment.

Speakers 

Brian Iriye, MD

President, Hera Women’s Health

Managing Physician, High Risk Pregnancy Center, Nevada

Vanita Jain, MD

Managing Partner, Delaware Center for Maternal and Fetal Medicine of Christiana Care

Medical Director, Perinatal Special Care Unit & High Risk Clinic, Christiana Care Health System

Clinical Assistant Professor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University