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.
In Plain Language
one-sided neck ultrasound; single carotid artery scan
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 |
| Total RVU | 0.49 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.49, this code ranks in the 33rd percentile among Medicine codes — 1.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93882?
CPT 93882 (Extracranial uni/ltd study) is a Medicine code. Duplex scan of extracranial arteries performed unilaterally or as a limited study on one or limited segments of the head and neck.
Who uses CPT code 93882?
CPT 93882 is used by Vascular Surgery, Neurology, Radiology. 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.
When is CPT 93882 used?
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.
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