Wiki 433.10 w/ 93000?

[AnnesPics]

Please help; I am still studying for my certifications but have been coding in a family practice for a while - I'm a bit stuck on this one.... Will a 433.10 (Occlusion and stenosis of carotid artery without mention of cerebral infarction), be linked to 93000 (EKG)? I believe so, though I am not 100% certain.

Thanks in advance for your help! I am so looking forward to learning more & becoming certified

Anne

 

[ngeorge05]

93000 with 433.10

Based on the Medicare LCD that I have code 433.10 wouldn't be a payable diagnosis for an EKG. I am not sure what you mean by 'linked' but for payment under Medicare guidelines that most payers follow it would not be payable. Hope this helps!

 

[AnnesPics]

Thank you; it does help. I'm sorry, I used the wrong word with "linked", my apologies.
Thank you again for your help.