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A 27-year-old male presented to urgent care with a one-week history of intermittent right testicular pain associated with right low back, flank, and right lower quadrant discomfort. He reported a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying after urination and had noted one day of gross hematuria the day prior. He denied fever, dysuria, trauma, or constitutional symptoms. His past medical history was unremarkable.

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is transforming how frontline providers diagnose and manage patients. It offers faster answers, improved outcomes, and new streams of revenue. But many clinics miss out on reimbursement due to avoidable gaps in billing infrastructure.

That’s why we created the POCUS Billing Readiness Checklist—a simple guide to help you assess whether your clinic is truly ready to get paid for the scans you're already performing (or planning to start).

A healthy 25-year-old male with no significant past medical history presented to a rural clinic with sudden-onset, sharp right-sided chest pain that began earlier in the day while walking. The pain was pleuritic, but he denied shortness of breath, fever, trauma, or recent illness. On physical exam, his vitals were normal, lung sounds were clear bilaterally, and there was no chest wall tenderness or crepitus. An EKG was performed and found to be normal. With no chest X-ray available onsite, the provider performed a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) of the lungs.

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can dramatically shift diagnosis and management in primary care—especially for patients with urinary symptoms and flank pain. In this podcast, we walk through a case where POCUS revealed moderate hydronephrosis and changed the plan from outpatient antibiotics to urgent ED referral for an obstructing infected stone. If you’re a primary or urgent care provider, incorporating POCUS into your workflow can help you catch high-risk cases sooner, avoid delays, and elevate the quality of care.

A 72-year-old man with urinary retention was diagnosed in seconds using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in a primary care clinic, avoiding an ED visit. This case review highlights how bladder scanning—with or without AI—quickly measures post-void residual volume, guides catheterization decisions, and improves patient outcomes. Includes technique tips, evidence, and cost-savings data.

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) delivers major financial benefits in value-based care beyond billing. From reducing ED transfers and unnecessary imaging to improving patient retention, quality metrics, and provider satisfaction, POCUS strengthens margins under shared savings, capitation, and case-rate models. Learn how this in-house diagnostic tool cuts costs, boosts efficiency, and gives practices a competitive edge.

POCUS is transforming bedside care, but successful adoption requires more than enthusiasm. It needs a clear strategy focused on compliance, credentialing, and quality assurance. Read on to learn more.

Quickly distinguish uncomplicated pyelonephritis from an infected obstructing stone in primary care using bedside POCUS. Learn how renal ultrasound speeds diagnosis, cuts radiation and costs, and improves patient outcomes.

A 33-year-old athlete came in with a swollen axilla. Was it an abscess needing I&D—or just cellulitis? With POCUS, the provider quickly ruled out a drainable collection and avoided an unnecessary procedure.

This case shows how POCUS can improve accuracy, reduce risk, and guide smart decisions in primary care.

A routine primary care visit for vague abdominal pain turned into a life-saving intervention when point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) identified a 6.4 cm abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The timely diagnosis led to immediate referral for CT and vascular surgery, potentially preventing a fatal rupture and avoiding the significant costs of emergent care. This case highlights how integrating POCUS into outpatient settings can dramatically improve patient outcomes while reducing downstream healthcare costs.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape the future of healthcare, its integration with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is opening new possibilities in urgent care. From guiding probe placement to assisting with image interpretation, AI is making ultrasound more accessible, consistent, and confidence-building—especially for new learners and busy clinicians. This article, originally published in Urgent Caring, explores how AI is being used in real-world urgent care settings and what it means for the future of bedside diagnostics.

Headache is a common complaint in primary care—but when should you worry about increased intracranial pressure? This post highlights how point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can be used in the clinic to measure optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD), a reliable marker of elevated intracranial pressure. Featuring a real-world case of a patient with suspected idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), we show how ocular POCUS empowered the provider to make a fast, informed decision that led to timely diagnosis and treatment.

Hello Sono is proud to partner with the Southern Medical Association (SMA) to offer exclusive point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) benefits to SMA members. Learn more about this exciting collaboration and how POCUS can transform your practice!

Struggling to differentiate CHF from COPD exacerbations? POCUS enables fast, accurate bedside diagnosis, reducing unnecessary ED visits and hospitalizations. Learn the findings seen on lung and IVC ultrasound in patients with CHF exacerbation.

Discover the updated POCUS ROI Calculators with 2025 Medicare physician fees! Tailored for both non-facility practices and facility-based settings, these tools help healthcare leaders assess revenue potential and return on investment for point-of-care ultrasound. Try them now to make informed decisions for 2025.

This blog dives into how point-of-care ultrasound can save the day in primary care by confirming the diagnosis of pneumonia. With real-time imaging, you can skip the wait, confirm the diagnosis, and get patients treated on the spot!

Learn about the “low-hanging fruit” point-of-care ultrasound POCUS applications for a novice user in primary care and urgent care settings. We dive into indications and use cases where POCUS can make a difference!

Dr. Tatiana Havryliuk, founder of Hello Sono, discusses how Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) empowers clinicians to make immediate, informed decisions at the bedside, enhancing patient care across various settings. She emphasizes the importance of proper training and implementation to maximize POCUS's benefits.

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can be essential in evaluating patient with potential DVT in urgent care setting. Learn an approach you could take to take a better and more efficient care of your patients!

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) improves and expedites patient care while saving costs in rural settings. Learn the key strategies to achieve provider competency and robust POCUS infrastructure when the resources are limited.