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Complete Bilateral Carotid Duplex documentation

Date: Oct 17, 2023

Question:

Would you clarify the documentation required for CPT 93880 - duplex extracranial complete bilateral study? Is documenting the common carotids, internal carotids and veterbrals enough or do we also need the externals. Since the CPT description states "complete bilateral study", would that not mean that all the extracranials should be documented and not just a few? We have conflicting guidance and would appreciate your input.

Question ID : 19548
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