CPT^® 93770, Under Non-invasive Physiologic Studies and Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 93770 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Non-invasive Physiologic Studies and Procedures.

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The provider measures pressure in the venous system, the vessels that carry oxygen poor blood from the body to the heart, to assess the state of the cardiovascular system in a patient with a critical illness.

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[QUOTE="djrice86, post: 456824, member: 57079"] Thanks. Why isn't 93770 (Determination of Venous Pressure) used in this case? [/QUOTE] Depends on the documentation and what procedure is actually perfo... [ Read More ]

Portal Pressure Measurement CPT Coding

[QUOTE="ernist8489, post: 454646, member: 341084"] Hello there, it all depends on what the case documentation states. However for what yp ur describing your partially correct we would code 36481, and ... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="SPECIALTYCODING, post: 447186, member: 6627"]Good Morning I am looking for some assistance with this report to check my CODING. I appreciate any help you can offer. Study Result PROCEDURE:... [ Read More ]

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[COLOR="Purple"][FONT="Georgia"]Can anyone help me code this "pressures were measured: LEFT SUBCLAVIAN VEIN: 15mmHG" Is 93770 correct or should i be useing a different code?[/FONT][/COLOR]... [ Read More ]

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