Hi
Can some help with what would be the correct code to bill for the following ultrasound. I am debating between 93979 & 93976. The report states:
Abdominal Arterial Duplex
Indication: Atherosclerosis
Procedure: Abdominal ultrasound was performed using grayscale & color-doppler to visualize the abdominal Aorta. images were recorded
Measurements of Peak Velocities
Diameter Velocity
Proximal abdominal aorta - 2.0cm 0.61m/s
mid abdominal aorta - 1.3cm 0.48m/s
Distal abdominal aorta - 1.5cm 0.46m/s
Impression: ther is calcific plaquewithout evedence of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Laminar dopplar flow is noted, without evidence of stenosis.
Please let me know if this is 93978 or 93976. I am really confused. Also if the documentation is support the CPT code.
Can some help with what would be the correct code to bill for the following ultrasound. I am debating between 93979 & 93976. The report states:
Abdominal Arterial Duplex
Indication: Atherosclerosis
Procedure: Abdominal ultrasound was performed using grayscale & color-doppler to visualize the abdominal Aorta. images were recorded
Measurements of Peak Velocities
Diameter Velocity
Proximal abdominal aorta - 2.0cm 0.61m/s
mid abdominal aorta - 1.3cm 0.48m/s
Distal abdominal aorta - 1.5cm 0.46m/s
Impression: ther is calcific plaquewithout evedence of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Laminar dopplar flow is noted, without evidence of stenosis.
Please let me know if this is 93978 or 93976. I am really confused. Also if the documentation is support the CPT code.