CPT® 93896, Under Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Arterial Studies
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 93896 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Arterial Studies.
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Summary
As an add–on service to a complete Doppler ultrasound of the arteries inside the head, the provider performs a vasoreactivity test. The study evaluates how well the intracranial arteries respond to changes in carbon dioxide levels, which can affect blood vessel tone and blood flow.
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