30 JUNE 2021
NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, NOTICE No. 2021-go2473
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(b)
conduct an ultrasound scan in accordance with the New Zealand Obstetric Ultrasound Guidelines 2019, available on the Ministry of Health website; and
(c)
ensure that a radiologist or an obstetrician with a Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDU) (or equivalent as determined by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) is available to tailor the radiological examination to the clinical situation by: (i)
being physically present at the place where the examination is being performed; or
(ii)
when using teleradiology, being available to review the transmitted diagnostic images before the woman’s departure from the place where the scan is conducted; and
(d)
obtain a permanent visual record of the scan; and
(e)
provide the referring general practitioner, midwife, obstetrician or family planning practitioner with a written interpretation of the scan by a radiologist or an obstetrician with a Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (or equivalent as determined by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) in a timely manner.
Defined in this notice: DDU, general practitioner, maternity provider, midwife, obstetrician, radiologist
DC10 Payment rules: primary maternity ultrasound (1)
This fee may be claimed only if an appropriate referral has been received in accordance with clause DC4(1)(b).
(2)
A code corresponding to the relevant indication in subclause (3) must be stated on both the referral form and on the claim.
(3)
The list of codes for maternity ultrasound scans is available on the Ministry of Health website and identifies the approved clinical indications for funded ultrasound scans in pregnancy.
(4)
A maternity provider may claim only one ultrasound scan fee per woman per date of service.
(5)
A claim for a subsequent scan requires a new referral in accordance with DC4(1)(a). Defined in this notice: maternity provider
