CPT^® 93970, Under Non-Invasive Extremity Venous Studies (Including Digits)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 93970 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Non-Invasive Extremity Venous Studies (Including Digits).

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Summary

The provider performs an ultrasound scanning procedure called a duplex scan to characterize the pattern and direction of blood flow in extremity veins (arms or legs). This is a complete, bilateral imaging study that includes assessing the patient’s response to maneuvers such as compression.

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Coding

If they're billed under two different providers, even for the same practice, they're going to be on a separate claim form, however E&Ms don't bundle with diagnostic studies. However, 93971 is unilate... [ Read More ]

Coding

Can E&M code billed with Cpt code 93971 and 93970 on same day under same tax id # but different rendering provider. If answer is yes than the diagnosis code should be the same for E&M and venous ultra... [ Read More ]

Billing by NP or PA ??

Hello, I have a query regarding billing of the diagnostic procedures 93306 ECHO , 93923 ABI, 93970 venous insufficiency , 93880 carotid , the doubt is that these procedures can be performed and billed... [ Read More ]

E/M coding in followup after one week of EVLT

I would like to know how to code an EVLT post followup and vein Ultrasound is performed during followup in an office setting? Doctor is ordering and reviewing U/S post EVLT........DX is I87.0 and I83.... [ Read More ]

Venous Doppler Leg study payable diagnoses

Most MAC LCDs should include the following dxs: ... [ Read More ]

93971, 93970

As per the CCI edits, CPT 93971 requires a 59 modifier when billed together with 93970.... [ Read More ]

93971, 93970

Hello, I am currently billing for a vascular surgeon. Every time I bill 93970 (Bilateral) and 93971 (Unilateral) the insurance will pay on one but not the other, my claims always get denied for dupli... [ Read More ]

Venous Ultrasound

hello All- My radiologist is saying if a superficial venous and deep venous ultrasound is done and dictated for venous insufficiency there should be two separate CPT codes. We have always used 93970 ... [ Read More ]

Radiology : Complete Joint vs. Limited

I just took this quiz online and I chose B but the correct answer is A. Medical Coding is a new field for me so I am guessing that although the mass is in his thigh, the ultrasound will look at the "... [ Read More ]

93970 vs 93971

Can someone please explain to me the difference between a Limited 93971 and a Complete 93970 duplex scan? I can find literature that states a complete scan is: To be complete you must image all de... [ Read More ]

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