93886 Intracranial complete study
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.
In Plain Language
brain blood flow ultrasound; intracranial artery ultrasound; brain vessel imaging
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 RVU | 0.88 |
| Total RVU | 0.88 |
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 0.88, this code ranks in the 54th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.1x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93886?
CPT 93886 (Intracranial complete study) is a Medicine code. Complete transcranial Doppler ultrasound study of intracranial arteries to evaluate cerebral blood flow and detect abnormalities in major intracranial vessels.
Who uses CPT code 93886?
CPT 93886 is used by Neurology, Vascular Surgery, Radiology. Used to assess cerebral hemodynamics, detect intracranial stenosis, vasospasm (post-subarachnoid hemorrhage), or evaluate for right-to-left cardiac shunts.
When is CPT 93886 used?
Used to assess cerebral hemodynamics, detect intracranial stenosis, vasospasm (post-subarachnoid hemorrhage), or evaluate for right-to-left cardiac shunts.
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