Medicine: Noninvasive Vascular Diagnostic Studies (Q&A) (June 2013)

June 2013 page 14a Medicine: Noninvasive Vascular Diagnostic Studies Question: In order to report code 93922, what additional procedures must be performed in addition to a Doppler-derived ankle-brachial index (ABI)? Answer: Code 93922, Limited bilateral noninvasive physiologic studies of upper or lower extremity arteries, (eg, for lower extremity: ankle/brachial indices at distal posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis arteries plus bidirectional, Doppler waveform recording and analysis at 1-2 levels, or ankle/brachial indices at distal posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis arteries plus volume plethysmography at 1-2 levels, or ankle/brachial indices at distal posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis arteries...

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This article explains a CPT Assistant question-and-answer item about noninvasive vascular diagnostic studies, with emphasis on the reporting context for limited bilateral physiologic examinations of the upper and lower extremities. It is relevant to coders and billing staff who work with vascular testing, CPT guidance, and physiologic study components in outpatient and diagnostic settings. The discussion focuses on what types of accompanying study elements are associated with the topic and how the guidance is framed in the CPT Assistant format.

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding this guidance helps coders interpret when a vascular diagnostic study falls within the scope discussed by CPT Assistant and identify the broader testing elements referenced in the article.

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  1. June 2013 page 14a

    A short introductory heading identifying the publication page and issue context for the Q&A item.

What You Will Learn

  • The article topic and clinical setting for noninvasive vascular diagnostic studies
  • How the Q&A format frames CPT Assistant guidance for limited bilateral physiologic testing
  • The general components associated with upper and lower extremity vascular study reporting
  • Which kinds of study elements are discussed in the context of limited vascular examinations

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Vascular laboratory staff

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