Ultrasonography

This Editorial Guide is used for Education Purposes Only. It is used in the Authoring Courses and Certifications. It is based on the January 2026 Editorial Guide.

Ultrasonography

• FSN: Ultrasonography of X (procedure)

• PT: Ultrasonography of X

• SYN: Ultrasound scan of X

• SYN: Ultrasound of X

  • For example,

    • 709590000 | Ultrasonography of perineum (procedure)|

      • FSN: Ultrasonography of perineum (procedure)

      • PT: Ultrasonography of perineum

      • SYN: Ultrasound scan of perineum

      • SYN: Ultrasound of perineum

Doppler ultrasonography

• FSN: Doppler ultrasonography of X (procedure)

• PT: Doppler ultrasonography of X

• SYN: Doppler ultrasound scan of X

  • For example,

    • 710306004 | Doppler ultrasonography of venous structure (procedure)|

      • FSN: Doppler ultrasonography of venous structure (procedure)

      • PT: Doppler ultrasonography of vein

      • SYN: Doppler ultrasound scan of vein

Obstetric ultrasonography

An obstetric ultrasound may require a complex description. However, the same rules apply, as follows:

• FSN: Obstetric ultrasonography of X (procedure)

• PT: Obstetric ultrasonography of X

• SYN: Obstetric ultrasound scan of X

• SYN: Obstetric ultrasound of X

  • For example,

    • 169670003 | Antenatal ultrasound scan at 17-22 weeks (procedure)|

      • FSN: Antenatal ultrasound scan at 17-22 weeks (procedure)

      • PT: Antenatal ultrasound scan at 17-22 weeks

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