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93970 Separate repots left and right lower extremities

Date: Jul 18, 2022

Question:

A Duplex scan was done on the left to rule-out DVT and then on the right a venous reflux scan was done on the same date of service. Each study was documented on a separate report. I coded 93970 but my tech explains this would not be the correct code because a reflux scan is twice as much work. Can you please let me know what I should have coded? I have been under the impression the complete study 93970 includes all images and maneuvers necessary for the study.

Question ID : 17523
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