Bill:  We charge a limited ABI as well as the appropriate duplex indicated
for graft/angioplasty followups.  Haven't had any problems with
reimbursement but the total of the two studies runs from $150 to $250,
depending upon the patient.    Linda

>From: Bill Schroedter <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: UVM Flownet <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Graft follow-up
>Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 10:50:12 -0400
>
>Hi, Was talking with a colleaque and a question arose about the routine
>post-op
>follow up of lower extremity bypass. It would seem that imaging has become
>pretty much the standard along with an ABI. (I am talking about obtaining
>waveforms at the ankle here in addition to obtaining the pressure.) Our
>question
>was, how many of you charge for the physiologic component in addition to
>the
>duplex charge? Those that charge for both, any problems with payment??
>Thanks.
>
>Bill Schroedter
>Venice,Fl.

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