Vascular Testing Devices

Vascular testing devices are diagnostic instruments that use non-invasive technology such as laser beam, ultrasound, cuffs, or a probe applied to a specific site on the skin to measure blood flow velocity and determine segmental blood pressures, including ankle brachial index (ABI). These devices are indicated to test for vascular disease in both deep and superficial vessels as part of the wound assessment process or to determine wound healing potential. They are available in portable and pocket designs and with a software package that provides printouts and computer reporting. Testing may be part of a procedure billed using a CPT® code.

Vascular testing instruments are diagnostic devices such as arterial or vascular Dopplers that use non-invasive technology such as a laser beam, ultrasound, cuffs or a probe applied to a specific site on the skin.

Equipment used to perform vascular study can measure blood flow velocity, determine segmental blood pressures including ankle-brachial index (ABI), monitor transcutaneous oxygen (TcpO2), measure skin perfusion pressure (SPP) and pulse volume recording (PVR), and perform photoplethysmography (PPG) tests.

Vascular testing instruments feature the following general performance properties and attributes:
• Available in portable and pocket designs and with a software package that provides printouts and computer reporting
• May be part of a procedure billed using a CPT code

Vascular testing devices are indicated to test for vascular disease in both deep and superficial vessels as part of the wound assessment process or to determine wound healing potential. They can also be used to monitor transcutaneous oxygen to assess oxygen in wound healing and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.