It is reported that 2 out of 3 patients with Peripheral Artery Disease are asymptomatic
The PARTNERS study found that 29% of high-risk patients were diagnosed with PAD
For every symptomatic patient there are 2 asymptomatic patients. In order to capture every patient with PAD it is medically necessary to test over 10 high-risk patients for each symptomatic patient.
There has been a paradigm shift in the patient selection criteria for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Published literature suggests clear justification that it is medically necessary to test all patients at high risk for PAD. This includes patients with 2 or more comorbidities. Utilize the Smart-ABI 15 point (CPT code documentation) patient questionnaire at intake.
The American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association recommend testing high-risk patients.
