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93886 Intracranial complete study

Medicine

Also known as: TCD, transcranial Doppler, intracranial duplex

Complete transcranial Doppler ultrasound study of intracranial arteries to evaluate cerebral blood flow and detect abnormalities in major intracranial vessels.

Clinical Context

Used to assess cerebral hemodynamics, detect intracranial stenosis, vasospasm (post-subarachnoid hemorrhage), or evaluate for right-to-left cardiac shunts.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.88
Practice Expense RVU7.11
Malpractice RVU0.09
Total RVU8.08

Est. Medicare Payment

$269.87

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

NeurologyVascular SurgeryRadiology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.