+++ (CPT CODES 93922 - 93924 REVISED IN 2011) +++ When transcutaneous oxygen tension measurement (TCOM) is performed, but no ankle-brachial indices (ABI) are performed, may code 93922 or 93923 be reported? ...
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Article Overview
This Find-A-Code article discusses CPT guidance related to noninvasive physiologic studies of the extremities, especially scenarios involving transcutaneous oxygen tension measurement and whether additional testing is needed for reporting specific CPT codes. It also notes a separate near-infrared spectroscopy service and identifies the alternative code set used for that category of service. The article is intended for coders, billing staff, and clinical documentation teams working with vascular testing and procedure reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate reporting of vascular physiologic testing depends on matching the documented components of the study to the correct code set. This article helps readers understand the general scope of the guidance and the presence of an alternative code path for a different type of measurement.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames CPT reporting for noninvasive vascular physiologic studies
- How transcutaneous oxygen tension measurement is discussed in relation to extremity vascular testing
- That the article also references a separate near-infrared spectroscopy service category
- How the guidance distinguishes the main CPT discussion from an alternative Category III code reference
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Clinical documentation improvement staff
- Vascular laboratory personnel
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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