Does 93888 require prior authorization?

No, 93888 does not require prior authorization (high confidence). Code is covered without prior authorization.

What is the Medicare reimbursement rate for 93888?

Medicare facility rate: $3.51. Non-facility rate: $3.51. Work RVU: 0.71.

HCPCS/CPT

No Prior Auth Required

Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)

Work RVU

0.71

Facility

$3.51

Non-Facility

$3.51

When billing these procedures after carotid endarterectomy, include the surgery date and the phrase 'carotid endarterectomy' in the claim narrative.
When reporting a reduced (unilateral/limited) service, append modifier -52 and include an explanation of the reduced service in Item 19 of the CMS-1500 form or electronic equivalent; any appropriate supporting documentation may be submitted with the claim.
Follow Novitas LCD L35397 for the reasonable and necessary documentation requirements and frequency limitations, and consult NCCI edits for correct coding combinations prior to billing Medicare.
The ordering/referring practitioner's assessment related to the patient's complaint and the specific reason for the test must be documented in the medical record.

Non-invasive cerebrovascular arterial studies are covered when reasonable and necessary as defined by Novitas Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L35397.
Duplex post-interventional follow-up studies (typically limited and unilateral) are covered for evaluation after cerebrovascular intervention.
Vascular studies performed after carotid endarterectomy are covered when the claim includes the procedure date and the narrative 'carotid endarterectomy.'
Non-invasive vascular diagnostic tests are covered when ordered by the treating practitioner or a consulting physician who will use the results to manage the beneficiary's specific medical problem.
A documented referral/order must be on record for each individual non-invasive vascular study performed for coverage to apply.
Cerebrovascular arterial duplex follow-up is covered annually for stenosis 20–49% (diameter reduction).

L35753 — Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Studies

J05

A57592 — Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Studies

J05

A56758 — Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Vascular Studies

J06

L33627 — Non-Invasive Vascular Studies

J06

L33693 — Peripheral Venous Ultrasound

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