The Future of Bundled Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy Therapies

Kenneth D. Candido, MD

Dr. Kenneth Candido raises concerns over bundled image guidance techniques. Dr. Candido explains that every surgeon must become familiar with bundling and unbundling codes. He compares and contrasts fluoroscopy and ultrasound that guide target foci during surgical procedures. He highlights the bundled preferential payment of fluoroscopy over ultrasound guidance. Dr. Candido effectively illustrates the importance of the surgeon’s informed choice of image guidance techniques to be used during surgery.