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CPT® 93882, Under Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Arterial Studies

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 93882 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Arterial Studies.

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The provider performs a duplex ultrasound scan of the carotid and/or vertebral arteries on one side. He performs the procedure to evaluate the arteries for stenosis, or narrowing, in a patient who has symptoms of stroke, transient ischemic attack, or other vascular abnormalities.

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