Obstetric ultrasound terminology

Semin Perinatol. 2013 Oct;37(5):305-6. doi: 10.1053/j.semperi.2013.06.018.

Abstract

Obstetric ultrasound terminology currently varies between CPT book terminology and society guidelines. The major medical societies representing practitioners in this area have worked together to provide consistent guidelines for their members, in the interest of high-quality patient care.

Keywords: CPT; Coding; Obstetric scan; Ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Terminology as Topic*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / standards*