Oscar 2 with SphygmoCor inside has reimbursement listed but not CPT-1 yet , but since this code only came in November maybe they don't have it listed yet. SphygmoCor® system which measures central aortic blood pressures and arterial stiffness non-invasively is what Oscar 2 with SphygmoCor inside measures so no problem using the code imo.
Oscar 2 with SphygmoCor inside - "Together, these two industry leaders bring you the first and only ABP Monitor with SphygmoCor inside. This new Gold Standard in ABPM combined with measuring central BP and arterial stiffness delivers a patient-focused solution with unsurpassed comfort, data reliability and confidence."
"US Medicare Payment for New Category 1 Code announced AtCor Medical Holdings Limited (ASX:ACG), the developer and marketer of the SphygmoCor® system which measures central aortic blood pressures and arterial stiffness non-invasively, today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published the code description and valuation for CPT category 1 code 93050 which covers the SphygmoCor test.
The new procedure code supports medical tests for “Arterial pressure waveform analysis for assessment of central arterial pressures, includes obtaining waveform(s), digitization and application of nonlinear mathematical transformations to determine central arterial pressures and augmentation index, with interpretation and report, upper extremity artery, non-invasive”, and will take effect beginning 1 January 2016, replacing CPT category 3 code 0311T. The CPT1 code provides physicians and hospitals with a direct and simpler path to seek reimbursement for the SphygmoCor procedure."
