93930 Upper extremity study
Also known as: upper extremity duplex, arm artery ultrasound, comprehensive upper extremity study
Duplex ultrasound scan of upper extremity arteries performed comprehensively on one arm to evaluate for arterial disease or access evaluation.
In Plain Language
arm blood vessel ultrasound; upper arm artery assessment
Clinical Context
Used to evaluate upper extremity ischemia, steal syndrome from dialysis access, or assess candidacy for arteriovenous fistula creation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.78 |
| Total RVU | 0.78 |
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 0.78, this code ranks in the 50th percentile among Medicine codes — exactly at the median. The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93930?
CPT 93930 (Upper extremity study) is a Medicine code. Duplex ultrasound scan of upper extremity arteries performed comprehensively on one arm to evaluate for arterial disease or access evaluation.
Who uses CPT code 93930?
CPT 93930 is used by Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology. Used to evaluate upper extremity ischemia, steal syndrome from dialysis access, or assess candidacy for arteriovenous fistula creation.
When is CPT 93930 used?
Used to evaluate upper extremity ischemia, steal syndrome from dialysis access, or assess candidacy for arteriovenous fistula creation.
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