General Ultrasound: Scheduling Guide & Exam Codes

Purpose: This guide provides accurate scheduling support for General Ultrasound exams across all Washington Radiology locations. Use this resource to confirm exam type, location restrictions, patient prep, and important scheduling reminders.

Location Availability Summary:

• DC (K Street)
• Chevy Chase
• Bethesda
• Fairfax
• Sterling

Quick Reference: Exam Types & Guidelines

Exam Code	Exam Description	When to Use	Location(s) & Rules	Prep & Notes
958	Ultrasound Liver Elastography Complete		AM appointment times ONLY Do not add abdominal ultrasound as it is included with the exam.	AM Appt Exam Prep: Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before the exam
95	Ultrasound Retroperitoneum Limited AKA: Adrenal Ultrasound			Prep: Drink 32 oz. of water, 1 hour before the exam.
437 469	Ultrasound Ankle Complete Ultrasound Ankle Limited		Transfer to Center DC & Fairfax ONLY Dr. Allison ONLY
440 465	Ultrasound Foot Complete Ultrasound Foot Limited	Neuromas, plantar fasciitis, tendon/ligament injury, foreign body, etc.	Transfer to Center DC & Fairfax ONLY Dr. Allison ONLY
472	Ultrasound Infant Hips Complete	AKA: Infant Hip	Dr. Allison (DC & Fairfax ONLY) and Dr. Fruman ONLY If infant is over 4 months old, Washington Radiology will NOT perform this exam.
399	Ultrasound Soft Tissue Neck	AKA: Lymph Node Mapping of Neck or Neck Ultrasound	Confirm that this is NOT for a Carotid Doppler exam.	No Prep
412	Ultrasound Spinal Canal and Contents	AKA: Sacral Dimple Typically for infants	Dr. Allison (DC & Fairfax ONLY) and Dr. Fruman ONLY
23	Ultrasound Thyroid			No Prep
436	Ultrasound Scrotum with Doppler	AKA: Testicular		No Prep
492	Ultrasound Unlisted Procedure	AKA: "Other" Sono (misc. exam code) Example: Clavicle Ultrasound, Sternum Ultrasound	Transfer to Center DC & Fairfax ONLY Dr. Allison ONLY Do not schedule if order reads "Chest Wall". If lump/mass is in the breast or axilla (underarm) area, schedule diagnostic mammogram and/or breast ultrasound depending on patients age.
96	Ultrasound Ext Non Vascular	Non-Joint: Calf, thigh, upper arm (not elbow or shoulder), forearm (not wrist or elbow), upper back (not shoulder joint), lower back (not hip joint)	Transfer to Center DC & Fairfax ONLY Dr. Allison ONLY	No Prep
447	Ultrasound Ext (Complete)	AKA: Other Joint Extremity Complete Joints: Hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, foot, ankle, knee, hip	Transfer to Center DC & Fairfax ONLY Dr. Allison ONLY	No Prep

EDITED: 08/21/2025