Hi friends, I need to find out approximately how many hospitals/organizations are performing full echo-doppler studies as a standing order on every patient...
Abello4@...
Nov 2, 2004 2:45 pm
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If anyone is interested I have a portable cypress for sale. Cardiac package only. Perfect for someone starting out. like new ready to make you some...
ecabrita@...
Nov 2, 2004 2:46 pm
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You need to be aware that there are regulations in place that require that physicians cannot bill Medicare (cardiology majority of patients) if they do not own...
Peter, your numbers sound quite low if you are providing the equipment, especially for New York. In addition, Medicare used to require that the doctor notify...
Hello Group I have an HP Imagepoint Harmonics/echo/stress/vascular for sale. Very good condition, printer vcr call directly if you have any questions. Cindy...
yes; Unity Hospital, Muscatine Iowa ... Hi friends, I need to find out approximately how many hospitals/organizations are performing full echo-doppler studies...
Dr. Robert Weis
RWEIS@...
Nov 2, 2004 5:01 pm
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Anne, A study for PE or any truly limited echocardiogram is just that a LIMITED ECHOCARDIOGRAM. A complete echocardiogram includes all components: 2D, M mode,...
I'm evaluating an Acuson CV70 for use in a solo cardiologist's office. Has anyone had experience with that unit? How does the quality compare to others e.g....
The CV 70 has proved for us to be far inferior to Squoia Regards JD ... I'm evaluating an Acuson CV70 for use in a solo cardiologist's office. Has anyone had...
Gerald Hinderliter
Gerald.Hinderliter@...
Nov 2, 2004 6:34 pm
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Check out the Philips EnVisor. It is extremely popular in office settings. It is extremely robust for it's price point. wrbudge <wrbudge@...> wrote: ...
We do a full study on all patients unless a limited study is asked for. We also check for prior studies and we can change a repeat study to a study limited...
Anne, We believe it is the standard of care as well. Color Doppler screen is done on everyone and appropriate measurements are done on pathology. I'm at St....
I am finishing up my B.A. In public admin. and I am my final project is a mobile outreach site. It's advantages, disadvantages..ect.ect. Any help would be...
Hi Tony, Any recommendations on websites or publications in relation to pertinent billing info? Thanks, Larry- ... You need to be aware that there are...
Thanks for your reply Dr.Weiss. Is there a policy or standing order in your lab for this? I'm just concerned about medicare compliance and all that. Anne...
Abello4@...
Nov 3, 2004 3:56 pm
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Unfortunately, the regulations vary between the different Medicare providers. I would start with your local Medicare provider's web site. You could also...
Hi Claudia, Thank you for your repley. Do you have a standing order or policy in your lab that states it is the standard of care in your lab to do a full study...
Abello4@...
Nov 3, 2004 4:41 pm
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yes, Hackensack University Medical Center/Hackensack,NJ...
mmor801853@...
Nov 4, 2004 2:58 pm
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Hi I am preparing to take the pediatric registry Exam. Has anyone taken this Exam? If so, Any advice on study materials. I am unable to go to any seminars, so...
Anne, yes the "standing order" or Echocardiogram ordering policy can start with: Purpose: To define the protocol for the ordering of Echocardiographic ...
Abello4@...
Nov 4, 2004 3:00 pm
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Anne, I work as an ICAEL accreditation consultant or trainer. All of "my" labs are using either a policy or standing order. These are stating that as a...
Gerson, Thank you. The questions you pose are indeed valid. I do need to find out what sonographers charge here in the East coast (NYC), as well as what...
As an echo tech, I often spend many minutes looking for the tiniest PFO's or ASD's. I know they are not easy to see with transthoracic, but I look at it as a...
Joel D
joeldykstra_@...
Nov 4, 2004 3:02 pm
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Good advice; working in the day to day routine might reveal unexpected surprises. There seems to be lots of great ultra portable systems out there; I wonder...
Hi, I have a form that I give to the readers for them to rate the quality of each echo. There is an area for their comments. The doctors also peer review ...
Abello4@...
Nov 4, 2004 3:05 pm
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When the physician dictates the echo report, must he make reference to the Doppler and Color Doppler components for insurance billing? The radiologist who...
Ask the rep to show you the Cypress. Full functionality with great portabilty for half the price of the CV-70. From: "wrbudge" <wrbudge@...> Reply-To:...
Jeff Greer
uplandco@...
Nov 4, 2004 4:57 pm
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Third party reviewers have only your report for review. Generally they are looking for key words ie: Color doppler, 2D M-mode etc. You could be selected for...
Jeff Greer
uplandco@...
Nov 4, 2004 4:59 pm
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Loretta--There are several good books out there--my favorites are Echocardiography in Pediatric Heart Disease by A. Rebecca Snider and the book by Dr. Norm...
