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Doppler of Aorta

Date: May 13, 2014

Question:

What comprises a complete aorta-only Doppler (93978), and what comprises a limited aorta-only Doppler study (93979)? My understanding is that code 93978 is for complete study of the aorta, IVC, iliac vasculature, or bypass grafts, while code 93979 is unilateral OR limited study of the aorta, IVC, iliac vasculature, or bypass grafts. 

Question ID : 5700
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