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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

Hill Country Ultrasound offers complete 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester diagnostic obstetrical sonograms as well as Non-Obstetrical sonograms with an order from the referring healthcare provider.

DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS

Obstetrical sonograms include but are not limited to, transvaginal dating confirmation, complete anatomy surveys, growth follow-ups, and biophysical profiles. Non-obstetrical sonograms include Complete Abdominal Ultrasound, Limited Abdomen (RUQ/Gallbladder), Renal/Bladder, Aortic study, and Pelvic (TAUS/TVUS). At this time, Small parts and superficial soft tissue ultrasound examinations are not being offered.

PERFORMED BY

Diagnostic ultrasound exams offered through HILL COUNTRY ULTRASOUND, LLC are performed by Misty Aguilar, M.Ed, BS, RT(R), RDMS, American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) certified in OB/GYN, ABDOMEN/SMALL PARTS, & BREAST Ultrasounds. Hill Country Ultrasound’s professional duty of care is to ensure we provide services with care, skill, knowledge, and in accordance with the standards adopted within our professional field.

INTERPRETED BY

All diagnostic exams will be interpreted by TeleRad Connect, Teleradiology Services. TeleRad houses U.S. based, carefully selected, Board Certified subspecialty Radiologists and Cardiologits. HIPAA-compliant PACS software provides remote teleradiology services to obtain and transmit radiological patient images, radiology exams and diagnostic studies, and to transmit interpretations and reports to referring healthcare physicians and providers. TeleRad connects the referring providers with a dedicated physician who generates consistent reports for accurate patient diagnosis and treatment, which builds trust and improves patient care. Report turnaround time is 1 business day. To learn more, visit https://www.teleradconnect.com/. Reports can be accessed via the Hill Country Ultrasound referring physician/healthcare provider portal at https://hcu.emsow.com/.

PAYMENTS

The Patient’s Service Fee payment is due at the time of service. The listed fees include the Radiologist interpretation report fee. Acceptable payments include the following: Cash or Credit Card. *Hill Country Ultrasound, LLC service fee charges will not be submitted to the patient’s current insurance carriers and/or plans, flexible spending account(s), or Health Savings Account(s). An itemized receipt will be provided to the patient. The patient is responsible for receipt submission to their current health care insurance plan(s) and/or health savings account(s) for potential reimbursement. The insurance carrier(s) or health care accounts may not approve or reimburse the patient’s medical services in full due to usual and customary rates, benefit exclusions, coverage limits, lack of authorization, or medical necessity. The patient is ultimately responsible for the Service Fee charges. Due to the nature of the service, no refunds will be issued.

ORDER FORM

At this time, Orders can be emailed to hillcountryultrasound@gmail.com or sent with the patient. Click the button below to download and print the form.

*An attached order form Word document file can also be emailed to your office to amend and print as needed.

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