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ABI

Date: May 26, 2020

Question:

If a provider is attempting to perform lower extremity ABI but notates, "Bilateral ABI not obtained due to non-compressible calf arteries. triphasic pedal waveforms observed bilaterally," is this billable with a modifier? I appreciate your assistance!

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