jwells78 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am for some intel on how many of you EMPA's out there are credentialed to use US in the ED. At the moment (at least here in Northern California), there is definitely resistance to this, and I think it is unfortunate given the utility of US. Our group has even gone so far as to have in-house CME on the use of US for guided vascular access, abscess, FB identification/removal, ect., but we have still failed to make it through the final "hoop" to charge for it, even those of us who have formal training. Thus, the skill is learned and then it fades. I don't see why we shouldn't be credentialed to do the above, as well as a GB, Kidney, or OB (circumstances dependent). (Damn if I had a nickel for every late night GB US). Anyone else out there encounter this issue? Input? Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SERENITY NOW Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 thread started just a few days ago and Ffighter chimed in: http://www.physicianassistantforum.com/index.php?/topic/38435-billing-for-poc-us-in-the-ed/#entry275755 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwells78 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Ha! Thought I searched- apparently, not well! Thank you. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatswain2PA Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I frequently use it as part of my exam, but just getting credentialed at one place to bill for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 2, 2016 Moderator Share Posted February 2, 2016 Jwells- PAs can't do it at the place you and I used to work together, but I can use it informally at all my per diem jobs. I mostly do fast exams, but have done a few DVTs, GBs, line placement, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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