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93898 Ven-artl shunt det mbubb njx

Medicine

Also known as: contrast-enhanced shunt detection TCD, bubble study TCD, microbubble contrast TCD

Transcranial Doppler ultrasound study to detect venous-arterial shunting with intravenous microbubble contrast injection.

Clinical Context

Used to diagnose right-to-left shunts (patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect, pulmonary arteriovenous fistula) as cerebrovascular risk factors.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.83
Practice Expense RVU6.95
Malpractice RVU0.08
Total RVU7.86

Est. Medicare Payment

$262.52

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

CardiologyNeurologyVascular Surgery

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