93882 Extracranial uni/ltd study
Also known as: unilateral carotid duplex, limited extracranial scan, one-sided carotid ultrasound
Duplex scan of extracranial arteries performed unilaterally or as a limited study on one or limited segments of the head and neck.
Clinical Context
Used for targeted assessment of extracranial arteries when hemodynamically significant disease is known or suspected on one side, or for follow-up of previously identified stenosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.49 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.14 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.08 |
| Total RVU | 3.71 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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