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93978 Vascular study

Medicine

Also known as: single visceral duplex, limited abdominal study, focused visceral scan

Duplex ultrasound scan of a single visceral blood vessel system or limited segmental evaluation of abdominal vasculature.

Clinical Context

Used for targeted evaluation when specific vessel disease is suspected, such as isolated renal artery stenosis or focal mesenteric stenosis.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.78
Practice Expense RVU4.48
Malpractice RVU0.14
Total RVU5.40

Est. Medicare Payment

$180.36

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Vascular SurgeryRadiologyInternal Medicine

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.