93926 Lower extremity study
Also known as: limited lower extremity duplex, focused leg study, targeted lower extremity scan
Duplex ultrasound scan of lower extremity arteries performed on one side as a limited study of specific segments.
In Plain Language
partial leg blood vessel ultrasound; focused leg artery assessment
Clinical Context
Used for targeted assessment when hemodynamically significant disease is known or for follow-up surveillance of previously identified lesions.
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 93926?
CPT 93926 (Lower extremity study) is a Medicine code. Duplex ultrasound scan of lower extremity arteries performed on one side as a limited study of specific segments.
Who uses CPT code 93926?
CPT 93926 is used by Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology. Used for targeted assessment when hemodynamically significant disease is known or for follow-up surveillance of previously identified lesions.
When is CPT 93926 used?
Used for targeted assessment when hemodynamically significant disease is known or for follow-up surveillance of previously identified lesions.
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