93978 Vascular study
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.
In Plain Language
partial abdominal vessel ultrasound; focused belly artery scan
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 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 93978?
CPT 93978 (Vascular study) is a Medicine code. Duplex ultrasound scan of a single visceral blood vessel system or limited segmental evaluation of abdominal vasculature.
Who uses CPT code 93978?
CPT 93978 is used by Vascular Surgery, Radiology, Internal Medicine. Used for targeted evaluation when specific vessel disease is suspected, such as isolated renal artery stenosis or focal mesenteric stenosis.
When is CPT 93978 used?
Used for targeted evaluation when specific vessel disease is suspected, such as isolated renal artery stenosis or focal mesenteric stenosis.
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