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76937 with 36147 and 36148
Date: Mar 23, 2012
Question:
I see in your 2012 IR Coding Reference, on page 259, "32. Ultrasound guidance for vascular access (76937) may be reported with AV access procedures if indicated and documented appropriately." 76937 is still a CCI edit with 36147, but if documented properly can we now charge for it with a -59 or do we still need a medical reason such as obesity, scar tissue at access site or failed multiple attempts? I saw in one of your 2011 Q&A answers that something may change with regards to being able to report 76937.
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