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.
In Plain Language
heart shunt detection ultrasound; abnormal heart-brain blood flow scan
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 |
| Total RVU | 1.12 |
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 1.12, this code ranks in the 60th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.4x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93893?
CPT 93893 (Tcd std intracranial artery ven-art shnt) is a Medicine code. Transcranial Doppler ultrasound standard study to assess intracranial arteries with evaluation of arteriovenous shunting patterns.
Who uses CPT code 93893?
CPT 93893 is used by Cardiology, Neurology, Vascular Surgery. Used to diagnose and characterize right-to-left shunts (patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect) as potential stroke risk factors.
When is CPT 93893 used?
Used to diagnose and characterize right-to-left shunts (patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect) as potential stroke risk factors.
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