If the studies are both bilateral, you should use 93970 twice (2 separate reports and charges) with a Modifier-59 attached to second one. Not sure if you are doing bilateral or unilateral....
Bilateral LE DVT 93970
Bilateral UE Vein Map 93970 Modifier-59
Unilateral LE DVT 93971
Unilateral UE Vein Map 93971 Modifier-59
You should also use ICD-9 code V72.83 in conjunction with whatever ICD-9 code you use for the mapping.
Lisa M
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Subject: Unilateral upper and lower veins
On the same day, same patient Lower extremity for DVT and Upper Extremity
for pre-op vein map? This is for Medicare? Is there a modifier? How are you
billing?
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