Transcranial Doppler of Intracranial Arteries

Fall 2022 pages 19-20 ERRATUM: Transcranial Doppler of Intracranial Arteries The Documentation Challenge, "Transcranial Doppler of Intracranial Arteries," in the Summer 2017 issue of Clinical Examples in Radiology (p 8) included the following incorrect statement regarding reporting transcranial Doppler (TCD) studies: "The above report does not document that both color and spectral Doppler were used to perform the study; therefore, it is inappropriate to report the transcranial Doppler (TCD) complete evaluation code 93886 or the limited study code 93888 ." As noted in the 2022 Ultrasound Coding User's Guide (p 35), duplex ultrasound (which requires both B-mode and Doppler...

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Article Overview

This article is an erratum related to transcranial Doppler reporting in radiology coding education. It explains that the correction is tied to ACR ultrasound coding guidance and CPT instructional language, making it relevant to coders, radiology practices, and documentation staff reviewing transcranial Doppler study reporting requirements.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify that prior coding guidance was corrected and points them to the source materials that govern transcranial Doppler documentation and reporting. That makes it useful for avoiding outdated assumptions when reviewing radiology ultrasound coding references.

Article Sections

  1. Fall 2022 pages 19-20

    Publication reference information for the erratum and its placement within the journal issue.

  2. Erratum

    A correction notice addressing prior transcranial Doppler reporting guidance and referencing current educational and codebook sources.

  3. Source

    Citation details for the referenced coding guide and the associated radiology publication.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of an erratum affecting transcranial Doppler reporting guidance
  • Which reference materials are cited as governing sources
  • How the article is situated within radiology coding education content
  • The general documentation topics associated with transcranial Doppler studies

Who Should Read This

  • Radiology coders
  • Ultrasound coders
  • Clinical documentation specialists
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Radiology department staff

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