ABI-QT Reimbursement

The ABI-QT exam is reimbursable using CPT code 93923 - National average $142

The ABI-QT exam is an extremely simple test of the blood flow in the leg to assist in diagnosing peripheral artery disease (PAD). The ABI-Q exam is available by itself in the ABI-Q System or as one of the exams in the SimpleABI Cuff-Link Systems.

The ABI-QT exam is a single level study that fulfills the requirements of CPT code 93923 if the patient is exercised as part of the exam. (Exercise is an example of a "provocative functional maneuver" that brings on symptoms of the disease)

CPT Code 93923: Complete bilateral noninvasive physiologic studies of upper or lower extremity arteries, 3 or more levels (eg, for lower extremity: ankle/brachial indices at distal posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis arteries plus segmental blood pressure measurements with bidirectional doppler waveform recording and analysis, at 3 or more levels, or ankle/brachial indices at distal posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis arteries plus segmental volume plethysmography at 3 or more levels, or ankle/brachial indices at distal posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis arteries plus segmental transcutaneous oxygen tension measurements at 3 or more level(s), or a single level study with provocative functional maneuvers (eg, measurements with postural provocative tests, or measurements with reactive hyperemia).

• For PAD, the exercise can be walking down the hall, walking on a treadmill, performing heel raises, or even dorsiflexions.
• Dorsiflexions are the easiest exercise for the patient and the examiner. With the patient lying on their back, have them vigorously point their toes down and then up 50 times - or as many times as they can.




Newman Medical provides general reimbursement information related to the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease as an overview for our customers. Newman Medical makes no promise or guarantee of reimbursement by Medicare or any other third-party payer.