Duplex Scan of Extracranial Arteries - (0542)

Duplex scan of the extracranial arteries (CPT 93880/93882) is covered only for the specific clinical indications and ICD‑10‑CM codes listed in the policy (eg, carotid disorders, stroke/TIA, carotid bruit, neck trauma, suspected dissection, retinal vascular events, certain cardiac conditions) and is explicitly not covered for any other indications, including screening asymptomatic individuals. Claims must be billed with the appropriate CPT (93880 for bilateral, 93882 for unilateral/limited) and a covered ICD‑10‑CM diagnosis with supporting clinical documentation per the policy, or they will be denied.

"Disorders of the carotid artery"

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