93971 Extremity study
Also known as: limited venous duplex, focused DVT study, targeted venous scan
Duplex ultrasound scan of extremity veins performed as a limited study of specific segments or single leg.
In Plain Language
partial vein ultrasound; focused leg clot assessment
Clinical Context
Used for targeted venous assessment when symptoms localize to one leg or when prior imaging shows unilateral disease requiring surveillance.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.44 |
| Total RVU | 0.44 |
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 0.44, this code ranks in the 28th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.8x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93971?
CPT 93971 (Extremity study) is a Medicine code. Duplex ultrasound scan of extremity veins performed as a limited study of specific segments or single leg.
Who uses CPT code 93971?
CPT 93971 is used by Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology. Used for targeted venous assessment when symptoms localize to one leg or when prior imaging shows unilateral disease requiring surveillance.
When is CPT 93971 used?
Used for targeted venous assessment when symptoms localize to one leg or when prior imaging shows unilateral disease requiring surveillance.
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