93975 Vascular study
Also known as: visceral duplex, abdominal aorta ultrasound, mesenteric artery scan
Duplex ultrasound scan of visceral blood vessels (aorta, mesenteric, celiac, and renal arteries) to assess vascular patency and hemodynamics.
In Plain Language
abdominal blood vessel ultrasound; belly artery assessment
Clinical Context
Used to evaluate abdominal aortic aneurysm, rule out mesenteric ischemia, assess renal artery stenosis, or evaluate postoperative grafts.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.13 |
| Total RVU | 1.13 |
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 1.13, this code ranks in the 61st percentile among Medicine codes — 1.4x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 93975?
CPT 93975 (Vascular study) is a Medicine code. Duplex ultrasound scan of visceral blood vessels (aorta, mesenteric, celiac, and renal arteries) to assess vascular patency and hemodynamics.
Who uses CPT code 93975?
CPT 93975 is used by Vascular Surgery, Radiology, Internal Medicine. Used to evaluate abdominal aortic aneurysm, rule out mesenteric ischemia, assess renal artery stenosis, or evaluate postoperative grafts.
When is CPT 93975 used?
Used to evaluate abdominal aortic aneurysm, rule out mesenteric ischemia, assess renal artery stenosis, or evaluate postoperative grafts.
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