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CPT® 93888, Under Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Arterial Studies

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 93888 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 an ultrasound of the arteries inside the head using Doppler technique to study the flow and speed of blood through the arteries. He performs the procedure to assess blood flow to the brain, most often after a procedure on the arteries of the head or neck or to assess the effect of various medical treatments for spasm.

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