Group 1CodeDescription93880DUPLEX SCAN OF EXTRACRANIAL ARTERIES; COMPLETE BILATERAL STUDY93882DUPLEX SCAN OF EXTRACRANIAL ARTERIES; UNILATERAL OR LIMITED STUDY
For evaluation of carotid arteries, use CPT codes 93880, duplex scan of extracranial arteries, complete bilateral study or 93882, unilateral or limited study.
Your doctor will recommend carotid ultrasound if you have transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or certain types of stroke and may recommend a carotid ultrasound if you have medical conditions that increase the risk of stroke, including: High blood pressure. Diabetes. High cholesterol.
Use modifier 76 if the provider needs to bill the 93880 (duplex study extracranial study) more than once on the same date of service. Modifier 76 is for repeat procedures by the same provider on the same date of service.
Billing Frequency Limitations For CPT codes 93880 through 93888, 93925 through 93931, 93970 through 93979, 93985 and 93986, billing frequency is limited to two per consecutive 12-month period, per code, by any provider, for the same recipient.
Use ICD-10-CM code R09. 89 to report a carotid bruit.
CPT code 93880 describes a “complete bilat- eral” study that generally involves cross sectional evaluation of the plaque for morphology and luminal compromise as well as Doppler spectral analysis with velocity measure- ments of the blood flow at several locations.
I65. 2 - Occlusion and stenosis of carotid artery | ICD-10-CM.
The reason for the term duplex is that two types of ultrasound are used, Doppler and B-mode. The B-mode gives an image of the carotid artery while the Doppler evaluates the speed and direction of blood flow.
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A visit or consultation is not billed in addition to the procedure. Both Major and Minor Surgeries on the Same Day When a decision for surgery includes both major and minor surgeries and is made the day of surgery, the E&M billed for the decision must have both modifier –57 and modifier –25 appended.
ICD-10 Codes That Support Medical Necessity and Covered by Medicare Program: Group 1 Paragraph: Extracranial Arteries Studies (93880-93882) Use a diagnosis code of R22. 1 (localized swelling, mass, and lump, neck) to report pulsatile neck mass.
The reason for the term duplex is that two types of ultrasound are used, Doppler and B-mode. The B-mode gives an image of the carotid artery while the Doppler evaluates the speed and direction of blood flow.
CPT code 93971 (Duplex scan of extremity veins including responses to compression and other maneuvers; unilateral or limited study) for the following: Preoperative examination of potential harvest vein grafts to be used during bypass surgery.
CPT code 93880 describes a “complete bilat- eral” study that generally involves cross sectional evaluation of the plaque for morphology and luminal compromise as well as Doppler spectral analysis with velocity measure- ments of the blood flow at several locations.
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Examples of appropriate personnel certification include, but are not limited to the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), the Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credentials in vascular sonography. Appropriate laboratory accreditation includes the American College of Radiology (ACR) Vascular Ultrasound Program, and the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL).
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MRA Neck with contrast (CPT® 70548) or CTA Neck (CPT® 70498) can be performed if duplex Ultrasound shows =/> 70% occlusion/stenosis of the internal carotid artery.
The provider performs a duplex ultrasound scan of the arteries and veins in both upper extremities to assess vascular supply and venous return in the arm prior to establishing hemodialysis access.
For evaluation of extremity veins for venous incompetence or deep vein thrombosis, use CPT codes 93970, duplex scan of extremity veins; complete bilateral study or 93971, unilateral or limited study.
Abnormal findings on physical exam of the carotid arteries (e.g. aneurysm or absent carotid pulses)
Duplex scanning of arteries for the evaluation of blood flow is a type of non–invasive vascular diagnostic process. A physician can visualize and selectively assess the flow patterns of peripheral vessels using real–time ultrasound imaging and pulsed Doppler. The presence of arterial stenosis, occlusion, and identification of incompetent veins can also be achieved through this process.
It is useful to classify noninvasive tests of carotid function into direct and indirect tests. The direct tests examine the anatomy and physiology of the carotid artery, while the indirect tests examine hemodynamic changes in the distal beds of the carotid artery (the orbital and cerebral circulations).
Noninvasive tests of carotid function aid physicians in studying and diagnosing carotid disease. There are varieties of these tests which measure various physiological and anatomical aspects of carotid function, including pressure (systolic, diastolic, and pulse), turbulence, flow, and collateral circulation.
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Subclavian steal syndrome (symptoms usually associated with it are a bruit in the subclavian fossa, unequal radial pulses, arm claudication following minimal exercise, and a difference of 20 mm Hg or more between the systolic blood pressures in the arms).
Atherosclerosis of autologous vein bypass graft (s) of the left leg with ulceration of other part of foot
Atherosclerosis of autologous vein bypass graft (s) of the right leg with ulceration of other part of lower leg
List ICD-10 code Z01.810 (Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination) or Z01.818 (Encounter for other preprocedural examination) as the primary diagnosis. The secondary diagnoses should identify the reason for the study and/or findings.
Use ICD-10-CM code I86.4 for gastric varices.
Use ICD-10-CM code R10.2 to report groin pain. Use ICD-10 code R09.89 to report a suspected popliteal artery aneurysm
Cerebrovascular Evaluation (93880, 93882) Use ICD-10-CM code R22.1 to report a pulsatile neck mass. Use ICD-10-CM code R09.89 to report a carotid bruit. Use ICD-10-CM code M54.2 to report suspicion of carotid artery dissection
The HCPCS level II codes 93985 or 93986 should be used for the initial autogenous access vessel mapping. The CPT codes 93970 and 93971 may be used for subsequent access mapping.
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Examples of appropriate personnel certification include, but are not limited to, the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), the Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credentials in vascular technology. Appropriate laboratory accreditation includes the American College of Radiology (ACR) Vascular Ultrasound Program, and the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL).
Transcranial Doppler ( TCD) is considered investigational and not medically necessary for the following indications:
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A Duplex scan is an ultrasonic scanning procedure used to characterize the pattern and direction of blood flow in arteries or veins with the production of real-time images. While cerebrovascular ultrasound is a relatively safe and widely available modality it does have its particular shortcomings and specific indications. Obtaining a high quality study requires the interplay of a number of factors. There are established criteria that are important to consider in order to ensure reliable, interpretable and meaningful results. Complete Cerebrovascular Ultrasound studies are bilateral unless there is a specific clinical indication that warrants a limited study and investigate the common, external and internal carotid arteries as well as the vertebral arteries. 2D (Grayscale) and Doppler velocities are included.
93882 – Duplex scan of extracranial arteries; unilateral or limited study
A review of common clinical scenarios where cerebrovascular ultrasound is used follows. These scenarios are scored for appropriate use on a scale of 1-9. A median score of 7-9 indicates that this is an appropriate test for the specific indication. A median score of 4-6 indicates that there is unclear evidence as to the appropriateness of the test. A median score of 1-3 indicates that the test is not generally acceptable for the indication.
2) Post intervention where the contralateral carotid has less than 70% stenosis and the surveillance period on the contralateral carotid has been less than 9 month.
93890 – Transcranial Doppler study of the intracranial arteries; vasoreactivity study
Focal cerebral or ocular transient ischemic attacks (i.e., localizing symptoms, weakness of one side of the face, slurred speech, weakness of a limb, ocular ischemia).
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