jbaird
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Hello,
Can anyone suggest a CPT code for a doppler done with a thyroid ultrasound? I was looking at 76536 & 93880, but I don't feel 93880 is correct because this is not carotids. Also, I see there is a CCI edit for these two codes. I do have an order for both exams.
I have copied the technique related parts of the report:
PROCEDURE: Real time gray scale and color Doppler sonographic imaging of the thyroid gland was obtained. Spectral analysis was performed with pulsatility and resistive indices.
There is increased color flow throughout the thyroid gland on Doppler interrogation.
Pulsatility and resistive indices, as follows:
PI***** RI*****
RIGHT LOBE UPPER POLE 0.96 0.60
RIGHT LOWER POLE 0.68 0.49
LEFT LOBE UPPER POLE 0.80 0.46
LEFT LOWER POLE 0.80 0.54
I realize this is not interventional coding, but I am hoping a Radiology coder will be able to help.
Thanks for your time!
Can anyone suggest a CPT code for a doppler done with a thyroid ultrasound? I was looking at 76536 & 93880, but I don't feel 93880 is correct because this is not carotids. Also, I see there is a CCI edit for these two codes. I do have an order for both exams.
I have copied the technique related parts of the report:
PROCEDURE: Real time gray scale and color Doppler sonographic imaging of the thyroid gland was obtained. Spectral analysis was performed with pulsatility and resistive indices.
There is increased color flow throughout the thyroid gland on Doppler interrogation.
Pulsatility and resistive indices, as follows:
PI***** RI*****
RIGHT LOBE UPPER POLE 0.96 0.60
RIGHT LOWER POLE 0.68 0.49
LEFT LOBE UPPER POLE 0.80 0.46
LEFT LOWER POLE 0.80 0.54
I realize this is not interventional coding, but I am hoping a Radiology coder will be able to help.
Thanks for your time!