Why You Should Add an ABI System Alongside Your EKG/ECG
Why You Should Add an ABI System Alongside Your EKG/ECG
If you’re already considering purchasing an EKG/ECG system, now is the perfect time to also consider adding an Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) system to your diagnostic tools. Here’s why:
1. Same Patient Risk Factors, More Comprehensive Testing
Patients who benefit from EKG testing often share the same risk factors as those at risk for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). These include:
| EKG Risk Factors | ABI Risk Factors |
|---|---|
| Diabetes | Diabetes |
| Age | Over Age 65 |
| High Blood Pressure | High Blood Pressure |
| History of Smoking | History of Smoking |
| Family History | Family History |
| Weight | Leg Pain |
Adding an ABI system allows you to assess more conditions with the same patient visit.
2. Significantly Higher Reimbursement
Reimbursement for ABI exams is substantially higher than for EKG/ECG exams:
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ABI (CPT 93922): ~$93
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EKG/ECG (CPT 93000): ~$16
This means you can generate more revenue per test while improving patient care.
3. Quick Testing Time
ABI testing is fast and efficient:
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Standard exams can be completed in about 8 minutes
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Our 1-minute Quick Test feature offers even faster screening when time is tight
4. Leverage Existing Equipment for Additional Revenue
If your office already has a treadmill, you can further increase your revenue stream through Supervised Exercise Therapy using CPT Code 93668—ideal for patients diagnosed with PAD.
5. Your Patients Trust You to Detect PAD
Peripheral Artery Disease often goes undiagnosed, yet it affects over 8.5 million Americans over age 40. ABI testing gives you the tools to catch it early and begin treatment before serious complications arise.
6. Take Advantage of Our Current Promotions
Our simpleABI systems are easy to use, highly accurate, and currently available with special promotions to help you get started.
Ready to expand your diagnostic capabilities?
Adding an ABI system is a smart, revenue-generating decision that complements your EKG/ECG setup—and helps deliver even better care to your patients.
About Newman Medical ABI systems
Newman Medical’s portable simpleABI systems with enhanced features perform a wide range of exams that help diagnose Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D). They allow you to quickly and easily perform the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) exam to detect and diagnose P.A.D.
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