Please give an example of appropriate documentation for ultrasound with thoracentesis?
Typically, you would write or dictate a procedure note describing the thoracentesis and a separate report for 76942, ultrasound guidance for needle placement. If the physician owns the equipment, the full imaging code is billed. If the thoracentesis is performed in a facility, code 76942 with modifier 26 to report the physician component, or professional interpretation only.
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