Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnostic Services

Approximately 1 out of every 15 people (20 million) suffer from Neuropathy and more than 30% of all Neuropathies stem from Diabetes. Digirad provides Peripheral Neuropathy diagnostic services to healthcare providers that treat patients who are at risk from autonomic dysfunction or autonomic neuropathy. Adding these services is convenient for your patients and provides a new revenue stream for your practice.

Program Overview The Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnostics service is performed by our technologist in a standard patient exam room. The patient’s peripheral nervous system is monitored and evaluated for its response to stimulation. The test is relatively quick, pain free and patient satisfaction is very high.

After the test is performed, a detailed set of results and analysis are delivered back to you. The results provide a clear understanding of the presence, and extent of, peripheral autonomic dysfunction or disease. Additional studies may be performed to identify the cause of symptoms such as numbness, tingling, continuous pain and the early detection of diabetes complications.

How it Works • The program is overseen by highly qualified Neurologists • One of our highly trained technologists will arrive on your scheduled date to perform testing • We provide the state-of-the-art equipment and tests are done in one of your exam rooms • Reports are delivered within 24-48 hours using Digirad’s digital delivery system • This system permanently stores patients’ test results allowing you unlimited access

Digirad delivers diagnostic imaging expertise. As Needed. When Needed. Where Needed. Autonomic Neuropathy Autonomic neuropathy is a disorder that affects involuntary body functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, perspiration and digestion. This damage disrupts signals between the brain and the effected portions of the autonomic nervous system, such as the heart, blood vessels and sweat glands.

Disease & Peripheral Neuropathy Patients with Diabetes, Syndrome X, a compromised immune system, or another chronic medical condition are at the most risk and should be regularly checked for nerve damage. High blood sugar can injure nerve fibers throughout the body, but diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in the legs and feet.

CPT Coding: Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnostics use the HCPCS Code 95923 and the associated Code Description of Autonomic Nervous System Function Test. Ready to learn more?

Some of the Common ICD’s: Wondering if offering Peripheral Neuropathy 250.60 – 250.63 Diabetes, Type I or II, controlled or not stated as uncontrolled Diagnostic Services at 277.3 – 277.39 Amyloidosis, Unspecified – Other Amyloidosis your location is a good fit? 278.01 Morbid Obesity Contact Digirad for a free 279.30 Unspecified Immunity Deficiency clinical and financial analysis 333 Other Degenerative Diseases of the Basal Ganglia and see what kind of impact 337 – 337.09 Idiopathic Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy, offering PND can have for Unspecified - Other your practice. 356.4 – 356.9 Idiopathic Progressive Polyneuropathy, Other Specified, Unspecified 357.2 – 357.4 Polyneuropathy in Diabetes, in other Diseases 729.1 Fibromyalgia

Reimbursement: The 2014 National Payment Amount is $207.41