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93924 Most Likely Choice for Arterial Study of Extremity

Published on Mon Jan 09, 2012

Question: What is the correct CPT® code for arterial Doppler study of bilateral extremity? Nevada Subscriber Answer: CPT® includes a range of codes that may be applicable depending upon the specific type of arterial Doppler study that was performed. Coding will vary depending on if the diagnostic test was a limited or complete study, if the study followed a treadmill stress test, and/or included the criteria for a Duplex scan. Check your provider's documentation and review the options in code family 93922-93931 to ensure you choose correctly.
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