93893 Tcd std intracranial artery ven-art shnt
Also known as: TCD arteriovenous shunt study, TCD shunt detection, right-to-left shunt TCD
Transcranial Doppler ultrasound standard study to assess intracranial arteries with evaluation of arteriovenous shunting patterns.
Clinical Context
Used to diagnose and characterize right-to-left shunts (patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect) as potential stroke risk factors.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.12 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.73 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.10 |
| Total RVU | 10.95 |
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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