We have various different opinions on how to code this based on the documentation.
It reads:
Right groin pain post cardiac cath 3 days ago.
Findings:
Multiple sonographic images targeting the right groin are submitted for review. There is no measurable mass or fluid collection. There is no evidence for pseudoaneurysm or hematoma. Assessment of the regional vasculature demonstrates vessel patency with normal flow.
Impression:
no convincing evidence for right groin hematoma or pseudoaneurysm
Because it indicates normal flow we ruled out extremity us...but then other codes read duplex scan....it has taken us to 93922. Does anyone have any thoughts on this or another more appropriate code?
Thanks
Nikki
MO
It reads:
Right groin pain post cardiac cath 3 days ago.
Findings:
Multiple sonographic images targeting the right groin are submitted for review. There is no measurable mass or fluid collection. There is no evidence for pseudoaneurysm or hematoma. Assessment of the regional vasculature demonstrates vessel patency with normal flow.
Impression:
no convincing evidence for right groin hematoma or pseudoaneurysm
Because it indicates normal flow we ruled out extremity us...but then other codes read duplex scan....it has taken us to 93922. Does anyone have any thoughts on this or another more appropriate code?
Thanks
Nikki
MO