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93981 Penile vascular study

Medicine

Also known as: limited penile duplex, focused erectile function study, targeted penile vascular scan

Duplex ultrasound scan of penile arteries and cavernous tissue performed as a limited study for erectile function assessment.

In Plain Language

partial erectile function ultrasound; focused penile vessel assessment

Clinical Context

Used for limited vascular assessment when specific penile hemodynamic questions arise or for follow-up surveillance of known penile vascular abnormalities.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.43
Total RVU0.43

Est. Medicare Payment

$14.36

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 0.43, this code ranks in the 27th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.8x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

UrologyVascular SurgeryInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 93981?

CPT 93981 (Penile vascular study) is a Medicine code. Duplex ultrasound scan of penile arteries and cavernous tissue performed as a limited study for erectile function assessment.

Who uses CPT code 93981?

CPT 93981 is used by Urology, Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine. Used for limited vascular assessment when specific penile hemodynamic questions arise or for follow-up surveillance of known penile vascular abnormalities.

When is CPT 93981 used?

Used for limited vascular assessment when specific penile hemodynamic questions arise or for follow-up surveillance of known penile vascular abnormalities.

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