CPT^® 93985, Under Non-Invasive Extremity Arterial-Venous Studies

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 93985 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Non-Invasive Extremity Arterial-Venous Studies.

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The provider performs a duplex ultrasound scan of the arteries and veins in both upper extremities to assess vascular supply and venous return in the arm prior to establishing hemodialysis access.

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Can I use modifier 25 with preventive medicine and E/M same date of service

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Is this is acceptable 25 modifier twice same DOS

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Can I use modifier 25 with preventive medicine and E/M same date of service

[QUOTE="Vikas Maheshwari, post: 103028, member: 44470"]is 93985-25 99214-25 10060 is correct[/QUOTE] For your scenario you would use the 25 on the 99214 only HOWEVER it is an issue to use a level... [ Read More ]

Can I use modifier 25 with preventive medicine and E/M same date of service

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