93924 Lower xtr vascular stdy bilateral
Also known as: bilateral lower extremity duplex, bilateral leg study, bilateral PAD assessment
Duplex ultrasound scan of lower extremity arteries performed bilaterally on both legs to evaluate for peripheral arterial disease.
In Plain Language
both legs blood vessel ultrasound; bilateral leg artery screening
Clinical Context
Used to evaluate claudication or ischemia affecting both lower extremities, assess for bilateral disease, or screen for asymptomatic contralateral disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.49 |
| Total RVU | 0.49 |
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 0.49, this code ranks in the 33rd percentile among Medicine codes — 1.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93924?
CPT 93924 (Lower xtr vascular stdy bilateral) is a Medicine code. Duplex ultrasound scan of lower extremity arteries performed bilaterally on both legs to evaluate for peripheral arterial disease.
Who uses CPT code 93924?
CPT 93924 is used by Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology. Used to evaluate claudication or ischemia affecting both lower extremities, assess for bilateral disease, or screen for asymptomatic contralateral disease.
When is CPT 93924 used?
Used to evaluate claudication or ischemia affecting both lower extremities, assess for bilateral disease, or screen for asymptomatic contralateral disease.
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