Here’s what you need to know: Medicare (and most other payers follow suit, but check out their rules on their Web sites) has two codes for duplex vessel mapping. You report vessel mapping prior to a bypass graft with code 93971. However, if you do vessel mapping prior to the creation of a hemodialysis graft you use G0365.
http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/practice-management/which-cpt-code-do-i-choose-duplex-vessel-mapping
Two Approaches to Coding There are 2 different ways to code vascular mapping for vascular access placement The approach used depends upon the patient’s situation related to previous access placement 1. If the patient has not had a previous fistula or graft, the temporary code G0365 should be used 2.
http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.asdin.org/resource/resmgr/imported/Vascular%20Mapping.ppt
Here’s what you need to know: 1  Medicare (and most other payers follow suit, but check out their rules on their Web sites) has two codes for duplex vessel mapping. 2  You report vessel mapping prior to a bypass graft with code 93971. 3  However, if you do vessel mapping prior to the creation of a hemodialysis graft you use G0365.
http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/practice-management/which-cpt-code-do-i-choose-duplex-vessel-mapping
Vein mapping of the upper extremity is performed to determine diameter, length and suitability of the superficial. veins of the upper extremity for placement of dialysis access, or for use as a peripheral vascular bypass graft. COMMON INDICATIONS.  Renal failure (CRF)
http://account.svunet.org/files/positions/UE_Vein_Mapping_Dialysis.pdf
A vein mapping examination uses ultrasound to see how large the. veins are. An ultrasound is a non-invasive test using sound waves, gel and a small probe to produce an image of the veins in the legs. and/or arms. An ultrasound uses no radiation, dyes, or needles.
https://aultman.org/assets/Patients-/Patient-Education/Vascular/Vein-Mapping.pdf
A vein mapping examination is used to assist the physician in determining. if the veins can be used as a bypass. Examples of this include open heart. surgery, bypass grafts in the legs and the creation of a fistula for dialysis. How your exam is performed. • You will be asked a brief history relating to the exam.
https://aultman.org/assets/Patients-/Patient-Education/Vascular/Vein-Mapping.pdf
Vein Mapping With Ultrasound. Vein mapping with ultrasound is a test which utilizes high frequency sound waves to obtain images of veins which are being evaluated for surgical removal or alteration. This test is used to determine if the veins are suitable for the desired surgical procedure.
http://www.unionhospital.org/departments-and-services/vascular-center/vein-mapping.php
If the patient has had a prior arteriovenous dialysis access (graft or fistula) component coding should be used The choice of approach is not discretionary * G0365 G0365 should be used if the patient has not had a previous fistula or graft The descriptor for this code is - mapping of vessel for hemodialysis access (services for preoperative vessel ...
http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.asdin.org/resource/resmgr/imported/Vascular%20Mapping.ppt
If your kidneys fail, unless and until you have a successful kidney transplant, you will need dialysis therapy to clean and filter your blood. The first step is establishing dialysis access one of four ways: A tunneled catheter in your neck—temporary, because the possibility of infection is high.
https://vascular.org/patient-resources/vascular-treatments/dialysis-access
Vein mapping procedures are usually done in conjunction with some sort of bypass surgery. The procedure uses high frequency sound waves transmitted to the veins through a hand-held transducer. One or both legs will be scanned. In some cases your doctor will request that the location of your veins be marked on your leg(s).
https://www.midmichigan.org/conditions-treatments/tests-procedures/vein-mapping/
what is vein mapping
A vein mapping is an examination that is used to assist the physician in determining. if the veins can be used as a bypass.