93976 Vascular study
Also known as: complete visceral duplex, bilateral visceral study, full abdominal vascular scan
Duplex ultrasound scan of visceral blood vessels (aorta, mesenteric, celiac, and renal arteries) performed as a complete bilateral evaluation.
In Plain Language
full abdominal vessel ultrasound; bilateral artery assessment
Clinical Context
Used for comprehensive assessment of visceral arteries to evaluate for bilateral renal stenosis, aortic disease, or mesenteric insufficiency.
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 93976?
CPT 93976 (Vascular study) is a Medicine code. Duplex ultrasound scan of visceral blood vessels (aorta, mesenteric, celiac, and renal arteries) performed as a complete bilateral evaluation.
Who uses CPT code 93976?
CPT 93976 is used by Vascular Surgery, Radiology, Internal Medicine. Used for comprehensive assessment of visceral arteries to evaluate for bilateral renal stenosis, aortic disease, or mesenteric insufficiency.
When is CPT 93976 used?
Used for comprehensive assessment of visceral arteries to evaluate for bilateral renal stenosis, aortic disease, or mesenteric insufficiency.
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