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Case Study Submission Requirements - AIUM

case Submission Requirements & Imaging Checklists Detailed 2nd Trimester OB Ultrasound (includes OB Standard) Page 1 of 5 case Study Submission Requirements : Detailed Second Trimester OB Ultrasound (includes OB Standard) All cases must follow the General Requirements for the Submission of case Studies. All cases must include a finalized corresponding report. For reporting criteria, refer to the Documentation Practice Parameter. For the purpose of accreditation, all anatomy must be appropriately labeled (for example 4-CH). To apply in Detailed Second Trimester OB Ultrasound your practice must also apply in OB Standard . OB Standard From the main site: 1 OB standard first-trimester complete transvaginal case with a live embryo or fetus; GA up to 14w. Transabdominal images may be submitted as adjunct only.

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1 case Submission Requirements & Imaging Checklists Detailed 2nd Trimester OB Ultrasound (includes OB Standard) Page 1 of 5 case Study Submission Requirements : Detailed Second Trimester OB Ultrasound (includes OB Standard) All cases must follow the General Requirements for the Submission of case Studies. All cases must include a finalized corresponding report. For reporting criteria, refer to the Documentation Practice Parameter. For the purpose of accreditation, all anatomy must be appropriately labeled (for example 4-CH). To apply in Detailed Second Trimester OB Ultrasound your practice must also apply in OB Standard . OB Standard From the main site: 1 OB standard first-trimester complete transvaginal case with a live embryo or fetus; GA up to 14w. Transabdominal images may be submitted as adjunct only.

2 Refer to page 2 for imaging checklist. 1 OB standard third-trimester complete anatomy case (76805) documenting all required anatomy; GA 27w or later. Limited or follow-up studies will not be accepted. Refer to page 2 for imaging checklist. Detailed 2nd Trimester OB Ultrasound From the main site: 2 (two) NORMAL indicated detailed second-trimester (76811) cases. (Non-indicated exams will not be accepted.) Refer to page 3 for imaging checklist. From a site of choice: 1 ABNORMAL indicated second-trimester detailed (76811) case with a major structural anomaly. (Non-indicated exams will not be accepted.) Refer to page 4 for additional instructions. Demonstrate the ONE TIME COMPONENTS (OTC). Refer to page 5 for additional instructions and imaging checklist. From each additional site: 1 NORMAL indicated detailed second-trimester (76811) case .

3 (Non-indicated exams will not be accepted.) Refer to page 3 for imaging checklist. If you do not perform detailed 2nd trimester (76811) exams at the additional site, submit 1 complete OB s tandard second or third-trimester (76805) case , documenting all required anatomy. Limited or follow-up studies will not be accepted. Refer to page 2 for imaging checklist. **note: this site will not be accredited in Detailed Second Trimester** case Submission Requirements & Imaging Checklists Detailed 2nd Trimester OB Ultrasound (includes OB Standard) Page 2 of 5 OB Standard Imaging Checklists All cases must include a finalized corresponding report. For reporting criteria, refer to the Documentation Practice Parameter. For the purpose of accreditation, all anatomy must be appropriately labeled (for example 4-CH).

4 ALARA scans performed at less than 10 weeks GA should be done monitoring the Thermal Index for SOFT TISSUE (TIs) and scans performed at 10 weeks or greater GA should be done monitoring the Thermal Index for BONE (TIb). OB Standard 1st Trimester Labeled images of the following: 1. Uterus to determine location of gestational sac and rule out masses / abnormalities (at least 2 orthogonal planes) 2. Adnexal structures, even if ovaries not visualized 3. Cul-de-sac 4. Presence of embryo or fetus 5. Number of gestational sacs, embryos, or fetuses 6. Crown rump length 7. Demonstrate fetal heart rate using M-mode 8. If applicable, chorionicity and, if possible, amnionicity OB Standard 2nd/3rd Trimester (76805) Labeled images of the following: 1. Placental appearance and location in relation to internal os 2.

5 Placental cord insertion 3. Uterus and cervix 4. Adnexal structures, even if ovaries not visualized 5. BPD or HC measurement and landmarks 6. Abdominal circumference measurement and landmarks 7. Femur length and landmarks 8. Lateral cerebral ventricles 9. Choroid plexus 10. Cerebellum 11. Cisterna magna 12. Cavum septi pellucidi 13. All four extremities (For accreditation purposes, please label right/left or 1/2.) 14. Hands (For accreditation purposes, please label right/left or 1/2.) 15. Feet (For accreditation purposes, please label right/left or 1/2.) 16. Stomach 17. Kidneys 18. Urinary bladder 19. Umbilical cord vessel number 20. Umbilical cord insertion into fetal abdomen 21. Fetal upper lip (coronal view) 22. Situs (example) 23. Four-chamber view of the heart 24. RIGHT outflow tract 25.

6 LEFT outflow tract 26. 3VV (example 1 / example 2) 27. 3 VTV (example 1 / example 2) 28. Demonstrate fetal heart rate using M-mode 29. Cervical spine 30. Thoracic spine 31. Lumbar Spine 32. Sacral spine case Submission Requirements & Imaging Checklists Detailed 2nd Trimester OB Ultrasound (includes OB Standard) Page 3 of 5 Detailed Second Trimester Imaging Checklists View 76811 sample images here: Non-indicated exams will not be accepted NORMAL Detailed 2nd Trimester (76811) Labeled images of the following: 1. Placental appearance and location in relation to the internal os (cervix must be shown) 2. Placental cord insertion 3. Uterus and cervix 4. Adnexal structures, even if ovaries not visualized 5. Fetal number and presentation 6. Situs 7. Qualitative or semi-qualitative estimate of amniotic fluid 8.

7 Lateral cerebral ventricles 9. Choroid plexus 10. Midline falx 11. Brain parenchyma (can be shown in conjunction with other anatomy) 12. BPD or HC measurement and landmarks 13. Abdominal circumference measurement and landmarks 14. Femur length and landmarks 15. Cerebellum 16. Cerebellar vermis 17. Cisterna magna 18. Cavum septi pellucidi 19. Integrity and shape of cranial vault (can be shown in conjunction with other anatomy) 20. Profile (mid sagittal) 21. Fetal upper lip (coronal view) 22. Fetal nose (coronal view) 23. Nasal bone measurement (15 - 22 weeks) 24. Maxilla 25. Mandible 26. Neck 27. Nuchal thickness (16 - 20 weeks) 28. Lungs 29. Diaphragm 30. Legs and arms (number, architecture, and position) (For accreditation purposes, please label right/left or 1/2.)

8 31. Hands (For accreditation purposes, please label right/left or 1/2.) 32. Feet (For accreditation purposes, please label right/left or 1/2.) 33. Stomach 34. Kidneys 35. Urinary bladder 36. Umbilical cord vessel number 37. Umbilical cord insertion into fetal abdomen 38. FHR M-mode 39. Four-chamber view of the heart 40. Right outflow tract 41. Left outflow tract 42. Aortic arch (sagittal view) 43. SVC and IVC 44. 3-Vessel view 45. 3-Vessel trachea view 46. Shape and curvature of the spine (can be shown in conjunction with other anatomy) 47. Cervical spine 48. Thoracic spine 49. Lumbar spine 50. Sacral spine 51. Integrity of spine and overlying tissue 52. If accessory / succenturiate lobe seen on a normal fetus, location of vascular supply to primary placenta should be imaged and reported case Submission Requirements & Imaging Checklists Detailed 2nd Trimester OB Ultrasound (includes OB Standard) Page 4 of 5 Detailed Second Trimester Imaging Checklists View 76811 sample images here: Congenital markers (isolated or clusters) will NOT be accepted for ABNORMAL 76811.

9 Defects that preclude a detailed examination of the entire fetus ( , Potter sequence with severe oligohydramnios, limb-body wall complex, anencephaly, etc.) will not be accepted, as the demonstration of the residual anatomy is generally not adequate for review. Anomalies acceptable for ABNORMAL 76811 Submission include but are not limited to the following list: Approval for Submission of an unlisted anomaly must be sought before Submission by emailing ABNORMAL Detailed 2nd Trimester (76811) The ABNORMAL 76811 exam: must be an indicated exam (non-indicated exams will not be accepted) must contain a major structural anomaly must demonstrate all images taken during a NORMAL detailed (76811) exam, PLUS any additional anatomy from the list below needed to make a diagnosis Accessory / succenturiate lobe with location of vascular supply to primary placenta Placental masses BPD or HC measurement and landmarks Abdominal circumference measurement and landmarks Femur length and landmarks Lateral cerebral ventricles Choroid plexus Midline falx 4th Ventricle 3rd Ventricle Cerebellar vermis Cerebellum Measurement of cerebellum Cisterna magna Cavum septi pellucidi Corpus callosum (sagittal view) Integrity and shape of cranial vault (can be shown in conjunction with other anatomy)

10 Brain parenchyma (can be shown in conjunction with other anatomy) Profile (mid sagittal with nasal bone) Fetal upper lip (coronal view) Fetal nose (coronal view) Palate Tongue Maxilla Mandible Coronal lenses Orbits with diameter (inner and outer) Ear position and size Neck Nuchal thickness (16 - 20 weeks) Nasal bone measurement (15 - 22 weeks) Legs and arms - number, architecture, and position (For accreditation purposes, please label right/left or 1/2.) Humerus measurement Ulna/radius measurement Tibia/fibula measurement Hands (For accreditation purposes, please label right/left or 1/2.) Feet (For accreditation purposes, please label right/left or 1/2.) Digits (number & position) Stomach Liver Kidneys Renal arteries Spleen Small and large bowel Gallbladder Urinary bladder Umbilical cord vessel number Umbilical cord insertion into the fetal abdomen Integrity of the abdominal wall Cardiac activity Four-chamber view of the heart Right outflow tract Left outflow tract Aortic arch SVC and IVC 3- Vessel view 3- Vessel trachea view Lungs Diaphragm Ribs Fetal sex Adrenal glands Shape and curvature of the spine (can be shown in conjunction with other anatomy) Integrity of spine and overlying tissue Cervical spine Thoracic spine Lumbar spine Sacral spine Other Neural tube defect Hemivertebra Holoprosencephaly Agenesis of the corpus callosum Hydrocephalus (including measurement of atria lat vent)

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