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Bioimpedance-derived physiologic cardiovascular analysis, identified by CPT® Code 93701, is a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that evaluates cardiac physiology. This technique, often referred to as thoracic electrical bioimpedance (TEB), utilizes a method known as plethysmography to assess various cardiovascular parameters. The primary purpose of bioimpedance analysis is to measure critical metrics such as cardiac output, which indicates the volume of blood the heart pumps per minute, and respiration rates. The advanced bioimpedance technology enables the measurement of several key indices, including cardiac index (CI), stroke index (SI), heart and respiratory rates, ventricular ejection time, pre-ejection period, ejection phase contractility index, inotropic state index, estimation of ejection fraction, and end-diastolic index. During the procedure, eight electrodes—four positioned on each side—are strategically placed over the lateral aspects of the neck and chest or upper abdomen. These electrodes are connected to a bioimpedance machine via cables. A low magnitude electrical current is then passed through the thorax, running parallel to the spine between the electrodes located in the neck and upper abdomen. As this current traverses the thorax, it primarily flows through the thoracic aorta and the inferior and superior vena cava, allowing for the collection of electrical signals. The bioimpedance machine records these signals and generates a printed output detailing the various cardiovascular parameters assessed. Subsequently, a physician reviews and interprets the data, culminating in a comprehensive written report of the findings, which aids in the evaluation of the patient's cardiovascular health.
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The bioimpedance-derived physiologic cardiovascular analysis is indicated for the evaluation of various cardiovascular conditions and physiological states. The following are the explicitly provided indications for this procedure:
The bioimpedance-derived physiologic cardiovascular analysis involves several procedural steps that ensure accurate measurement and assessment of cardiovascular parameters. The following steps outline the procedure:
After the bioimpedance-derived physiologic cardiovascular analysis is completed, there are typically no specific post-procedure care requirements due to the noninvasive nature of the test. Patients can generally resume their normal activities immediately following the procedure. However, it is essential for the physician to review the findings and discuss any necessary follow-up actions or additional testing that may be warranted based on the results. The written report generated from the analysis serves as a critical tool for ongoing patient management and care.
| Short Descr | BIOIMPEDANCE CV ANALYSIS | Medium Descr | BIOIMPEDANCE-DERIVED PHYSIOLOGIC CV ANALYSIS | Long Descr | Bioimpedance-derived physiologic cardiovascular analysis | Status Code | Active Code | Global Days | XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 3 - Technical Component Only Code | Multiple Procedures (51) | 6 - Special payment adjustment rules on the technical component (TC) of multiple diagnostic cardiovascular services apply... | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 0 - Payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | STV-Packaged Codes | Type of Service (TOS) | 5 - Diagnostic Laboratory | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | T2D - Other tests - other | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 62 - Other diagnostic cardiovascular procedures |
| GA | Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, individual case | 51 | Multiple procedures: when multiple procedures, other than e/m services, physical medicine and rehabilitation services or provision of supplies (eg, vaccines), are performed at the same session by the same individual, the primary procedure or service may be reported as listed. the additional procedure(s) or service(s) may be identified by appending modifier 51 to the additional procedure or service code(s). note: this modifier should not be appended to designated "add-on" codes (see appendix d). | 25 | Significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional on the same day of the procedure or other service: it may be necessary to indicate that on the day a procedure or service identified by a cpt code was performed, the patient's condition required a significant, separately identifiable e/m service above and beyond the other service provided or beyond the usual preoperative and postoperative care associated with the procedure that was performed. a significant, separately identifiable e/m service is defined or substantiated by documentation that satisfies the relevant criteria for the respective e/m service to be reported (see evaluation and management services guidelines for instructions on determining level of e/m service). the e/m service may be prompted by the symptom or condition for which the procedure and/or service was provided. as such, different diagnoses are not required for reporting of the e/m services on the same date. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 25 to the appropriate level of e/m service. note: this modifier is not used to report an e/m service that resulted in a decision to perform surgery. see modifier 57 for significant, separately identifiable non-e/m services, see modifier 59. | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | 93 | Synchronous telemedicine service rendered via telephone or other real-time interactive audio-only telecommunications system : synchronous telemedicine service is defined as a real-time interaction between a physician or other qualified health care professional and a patient who is located away at a distant site from the physician or other qualified health care professional. the totality of the communication of information exchanged between the physician or other qualified health care professional and the patient during the course of the synchronous telemedicine service must be of an amount and nature that is sufficient to meet the key components and/or requirements of the same service when rendered via a face-to-face interaction. | 95 | Synchronous telemedicine service rendered via a real-time interactive audio and video telecommunications system: synchronous telemedicine service is defined as a real-time interaction between a physician or other qualified health care professional and a patient who is located at a distant site from the physician or other qualified health care professional. the totality of the communication of information exchanged between the physician or other qualified health care professional and the patient during the course of the synchronous telemedicine service must be of an amount and nature that would be sufficient to meet the key components and/or requirements of the same service when rendered via a face-to-face interaction. modifier 95 may only be appended to the services listed in appendix p. appendix p is the list of cpt codes for services that are typically performed face-to-face, but may be rendered via a real-time (synchronous) interactive audio and video telecommunications system. | GV | Attending physician not employed or paid under arrangement by the patient's hospice provider | XS | Separate structure, a service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure | XU | Unusual non-overlapping service, the use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service |
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| 2025-01-01 | Changed | Medium Description spelling changed. |
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| 2002-01-01 | Added | First appearance in code book in 2002. |
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