AMA CPT® Assistant - 2012 Issue 2 (February)
Medicine: Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures (Q&A) (February 2012)
February 2012 page 11c Medicine: Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures Question: For facility reporting, may code 93970 be reported once when performed for the upper extremities and once for the lower extremities with modifier 59 appended? Answer: It is appropriate to report CPT code 93970 , Duplex scan of extremity veins including responses to compression and other maneuvers; complete bilateral study , once for the upper extremity veins and once for the lower extremity veins when bilateral study of both upper and lower extremities are performed. This code is intended to identify either the upper or the lower extremities, and modifier 59...
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Article Overview
This article addresses a billing and coding question in the neurology and neuromuscular procedures area, focused on facility reporting for duplex scan services and related modifier usage. It is relevant to coders and reimbursement staff who need to understand the scope of the guidance and the code references discussed in this CPT Assistant Q&A.
Why This Topic Matters
Facility coders and revenue cycle teams may need to confirm whether a reported study represents separate anatomic evaluations and whether the article discusses related CPT reporting considerations. The piece helps readers quickly see whether the guidance matches their coding scenario before consulting the full premium text.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a facility reporting question in neurology and neuromuscular procedures
- What broad CPT coding topic the Q&A addresses
- What general modifier and duplex study issues are discussed
- How the article presents reporting considerations for upper and lower extremity vascular studies
Who Should Read This
- Facility coders
- Outpatient coding staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance reviewers
- Clinical documentation specialists
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Modifiers Discussed
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