Hello all.. I could really use your expertise on this one. I do have a specific question regarding CPT codes 93922 vs 93923.
I am having quiet the dilemma trying to dissect the meaning of the codes. I am still confused about one crucial piece of information = the levels! For example,
"Pressure waveform analysis was performed in both right and left ankles.
Right and left brachial pressures were also obtained.
The waveforms are symmetric and normal in appearance in both right and left ankles.
The right brachial pressure is 158mmHg abd the left brachial pressure is 166mmHg.
On the right, the DP pressure is 174mmHg and the PT pressure is 137mmHg. The right ABI is 1.05.
On the left, the DP pressure is 169mmHg and the PT pressure is 184mmHg. The left ABI is 1.11.
IMPRESSION: Normal right and left lower extremity ABI's. Findings are not suggestive of peripheral arterial disease."
How do I decipher the levels? Do I count the brachial pressures as a level as well or is it just used as a comparison to the lower extremities? In other words, would I only count ABI at DP and ABI at PT (2 levels 93922)?
IF ANYONE HAS ANY INPUT I would greatly appreciate the feedback!
Sorry for the extensive post, but I am having a difficult time understanding this specific part.
I am having quiet the dilemma trying to dissect the meaning of the codes. I am still confused about one crucial piece of information = the levels! For example,
"Pressure waveform analysis was performed in both right and left ankles.
Right and left brachial pressures were also obtained.
The waveforms are symmetric and normal in appearance in both right and left ankles.
The right brachial pressure is 158mmHg abd the left brachial pressure is 166mmHg.
On the right, the DP pressure is 174mmHg and the PT pressure is 137mmHg. The right ABI is 1.05.
On the left, the DP pressure is 169mmHg and the PT pressure is 184mmHg. The left ABI is 1.11.
IMPRESSION: Normal right and left lower extremity ABI's. Findings are not suggestive of peripheral arterial disease."
How do I decipher the levels? Do I count the brachial pressures as a level as well or is it just used as a comparison to the lower extremities? In other words, would I only count ABI at DP and ABI at PT (2 levels 93922)?
IF ANYONE HAS ANY INPUT I would greatly appreciate the feedback!
Sorry for the extensive post, but I am having a difficult time understanding this specific part.