93896 Vsrctv std tcd intracranial artery complicated
Also known as: complete vascular TCD, comprehensive intracranial Doppler, full TCD spectrum study
Vascular sonography study of transcranial Doppler intracranial arteries with complete evaluation including spectral Doppler analysis.
In Plain Language
complete brain vessel blood flow study; full intracranial ultrasound assessment
Clinical Context
Used for comprehensive evaluation of intracranial hemodynamics in patients with suspected or known cerebrovascular disease, vasospasm, or cardioembolism.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.79 |
| Total RVU | 0.79 |
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 0.79, this code ranks in the 51st percentile among Medicine codes — 1.0x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93896?
CPT 93896 (Vsrctv std tcd intracranial artery complicated) is a Medicine code. Vascular sonography study of transcranial Doppler intracranial arteries with complete evaluation including spectral Doppler analysis.
Who uses CPT code 93896?
CPT 93896 is used by Neurology, Vascular Surgery, Radiology. Used for comprehensive evaluation of intracranial hemodynamics in patients with suspected or known cerebrovascular disease, vasospasm, or cardioembolism.
When is CPT 93896 used?
Used for comprehensive evaluation of intracranial hemodynamics in patients with suspected or known cerebrovascular disease, vasospasm, or cardioembolism.
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