93895 Carotid intima atheroma evaluation
Also known as: carotid IMT, intima-media thickness measurement, atheroma assessment
Evaluation of carotid intima-media thickness and atheroma morphology to assess cardiovascular disease risk and atherosclerotic burden.
In Plain Language
carotid artery thickness measurement; atherosclerosis assessment ultrasound
Clinical Context
Used as a screening and prognostic tool in patients with cardiovascular risk factors to quantify subclinical atherosclerosis and stratify stroke risk.
RVU Information
CPT 93895 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93895?
CPT 93895 (Carotid intima atheroma evaluation) is a Medicine code. Evaluation of carotid intima-media thickness and atheroma morphology to assess cardiovascular disease risk and atherosclerotic burden.
Who uses CPT code 93895?
CPT 93895 is used by Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, Radiology. Used as a screening and prognostic tool in patients with cardiovascular risk factors to quantify subclinical atherosclerosis and stratify stroke risk.
When is CPT 93895 used?
Used as a screening and prognostic tool in patients with cardiovascular risk factors to quantify subclinical atherosclerosis and stratify stroke risk.
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