Scans Offered
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, hip, wrist
Type of Procedures:
Complete Diagnostic Examination:
This Includes:
The examination and documentation of the muscles, tendons, joint, and other soft tissue structures.
Any identifiable abnormality of the joint under evaluation
(CPT code 76881)
Limited Evaluation:
This Includes:
The examination of joint or a focal evaluation of a structure(s) in an extremity other than a joint (e.g., soft-tissue mass, fluid collection, or nerve[s])
(CPT code 76882)
Nerve Evaluation:
This Includes:
Ultrasound of nerves and accompanying structures throughout entire anatomic course in one extremity
(CPT code 76883)
Needle Placement Ultrasound:
This Includes:
Diagnostic ultrasonic guidance code for needle placement
(CPT code 76942)
Some examples of injuries that can be assessed:
Muscle sprains or tears
Tendon strains or tears and inflammations ("tendonitis")
Ligament strains or tears
Inflammation or fluid in joints (commonly caused by osteoarthritis)
Pinched nerves
Ganglion cysts
Suspected foreign bodies in soft tissue And so much more!