The Business Case for Physicians: Adding CMAT™ TM-Flow Testing to Independent Clinics
1 | Why Expand Beyond Traditional PAD Screening?
- Missed Disease – Manual Doppler ABI alone can under-detect PAD in diabetics and patients with calcified vessels.
- Value-Based Care Pressures – Payers expect earlier detection and documented outcomes, yet reimburse generously for validated non-invasive tests.
- Ancillary Revenue Gap – Independent clinics often leave thousands in reimbursable services on the table each month.
CMAT™ TM-Flow, distributed by HealthWright Technologies Inc, addresses all three by delivering three billable diagnostics—ABI + PVR, autonomic nervous-system (ANS) analysis, and sudomotor testing—in a single 7- to 10-minute session.
2 | Clinical & Operational Advantages of the CMAT Device
| Dimension | Traditional Doppler ABI | CMAT Advantage / CMAT™ TM-Flow |
| Tests per visit | ABI only | ABI + PVR + ANS + Sudomotor |
| Staff skill needed | RN / vascular tech | MA after 90-min e-learning |
| Average test time | 12–20 min | 7–10 min |
| Patient comfort | Gel probe, manual cuff cycling | Fully automated cuffs + skin pads |
| EHR reporting | Manual entry required | Color-coded PDF + HL7/XML export |
| Billable CPTs | 93922 (1 code) | 93922, 95921, 95923 (3 codes) |
3 | Financial Snapshot: 10 Tests per Week Scenario
| CPT Code | 2025 Nat. Avg. Reimbursement* | Weekly Rev. | Annual Rev. |
| 93922 – ABI/PVR | $ 75 | $ 750 | $ 39 000 |
| 95921 – ANS | $ 110 | $ 1 100 | $ 57 200 |
| 95923 – Sudomotor | $ 130 | $ 1 300 | $ 67 600 |
| Total | — | $ 3 150 | $ 163 800 |
*Medicare national averages; many commercial plans reimburse higher. Most clinics recoup a financed system inside 6–9 months, even after consumables and lease payments.
4 | Workflow Integration in Six Simple Steps
- Identify Candidates – EHR flags high-risk patients (DM, smokers, age > 65).
- Prep & Attach – MA places simultaneous arm/ankle cuffs and two skin pads.
- Auto-Run Test – Device captures ABI, PVR, HRV, and sudomotor data in one pass.
- Instant Report – Color-coded PDF auto-uploads to chart; physician reviews in-visit.
- Bill & Document – Pre-filled superbill with three CPTs; attach report as backup.
- Recall & Follow-Up – Automated reminders for annual re-screening drive repeat revenue.
Average added chair-time: ≈ 3 minutes beyond routine vitals.
5 | Strategic Benefits for Independent Physicians
| Benefit | Impact |
| Earlier Disease Detection | Mitigates costly downstream amputations and hospitalizations. |
| Audit-Ready Documentation | EHR-ready outputs satisfy payer scrutiny and MIPS quality metrics. |
| Differentiated Service Mix | Attracts new patients seeking comprehensive cardiovascular screening. |
| Predictable Ancillary Revenue | Triple-CPT stack balances shrinking evaluation-and-management margins. |
| Practice Valuation Lift | Higher recurring EBITDA improves lending terms and exit multiples. |
6 | Implementation Support from HealthWright Technologies
- 90-Minute MA Certification – Fast, on-demand training with printable competency certificate.
- One-Page CPT Cheat Sheet – Reduces coding errors; updated quarterly.
- Quarterly Business Reviews – Revenue dashboard pinpoints missed CPT opportunities.
- Secure Software-Update Downloads – New analytics modules without new hardware spend.
- Consumable Auto-Ship & Discount Tiers – Never cancel a test for lack of cuffs or electrodes.
All resources are included with HealthWright Technologies medical devices—no hidden SaaS fees.
7 | Decision Checklist for Owners & Medical Directors
☐ Reviewed peer-reviewed accuracy data (ABI + PVR sensitivity in diabetics)
☐ Validated CPT coverage with top three payers
☐ Modeled Section 179 tax savings on capital purchase or $1 buy-out lease
☐ Identified clinic champion and training date
☐ Secured launch-kit financing or revenue-share option
8 | Common Objections—And Data-Driven Answers
| Objection | Response |
| “We don’t have time.” | Average test adds < 3 minutes to vitals workflow once staff is certified. |
| “Our patients can go to vascular labs.” | In-house testing captures revenue and speeds treatment; lab referrals often take weeks. |
| “Capital budgets are frozen.” | 0% interest 36-month lease or revenue-share (pay per test) available; ROI positive by month 2 at 10 tests/week. |
9 | Take-Away
Adding CMAT™ TM-Flow testing is not just another capital purchase; it is a clinical-and-financial force multiplier. Independent physicians gain:
- Comprehensive diagnostics in a single non-invasive visit.
- Triple-code reimbursement that fuels sustainable practice growth.
Low-friction implementation backed by the full support of HealthWright Technologies Inc.