CPT^® 93979, Under Non-Invasive Visceral and Penile Vascular Studies

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 93979 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Non-Invasive Visceral and Penile Vascular Studies.

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The provider performs a limited study of the aorta, the inferior vena cava or IVC, the iliac vasculature, or bypass grafts, or performs the study on only one side. He uses duplex Doppler ultrasound scanning to perform the study. He performs the study to assess any vascular abnormalities or these structures or to follow up on previously placed bypass grafts.

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