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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Ultrasound Abdominal Vessels, An Ultrasound (Sound Wave Pictures) To Find Out If Blood Flows Well Through The Arteries Or Veins In The Abdomen (And Their Branches Into The Pelvis). The Test May Identify Blocked Sections.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostic Studies |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 26 - Professional component 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $116.57 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 93979 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $96.295 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 93979 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 93979 by major payers:
$144.20
$171.13
$167.44
$199.92
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CPT 93979
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Priti Singh
Associates In Pediatric Neurology Sc
$248.69Published rateLadan Khazai
Loyola University Medical Center
$194.97Published rateJessica Nicholson
Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
$160.74Published rateMelvin Joseph
Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
$53.72Published rateOlga Kozlova
Ganesha Institute Of Neurology And Psychiatry, S.C.
$26.19Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 93979 vs. Other Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostic Studies Codes
The CPT 93979 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostic Studies. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 93979 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 93975-CPT | Moderate | Ultrasound Abdominal Vessels, An Ultrasound (Sound Wave Pictures) To Find Out If Blood Flows Well Through The Arteries Or Veins In The Abdomen (And Their Branches Into The Pelvis). The Test May Identify Blocked Sections. |
| 93976-CPT | Low | Ultrasound Abdominal Vessels, An Ultrasound (Sound Wave Pictures) To Find Out If Blood Flows Well Through The Arteries Or Veins In The Abdomen (And Their Branches Into The Pelvis). The Test May Identify Blocked Sections. |
| 93978-CPT | Moderate | Ultrasound Abdominal Vessels, An Ultrasound (Sound Wave Pictures) To Find Out If Blood Flows Well Through The Arteries Or Veins In The Abdomen (And Their Branches Into The Pelvis). The Test May Identify Blocked Sections. |
| 93979-CPT | Low | Ultrasound Abdominal Vessels, An Ultrasound (Sound Wave Pictures) To Find Out If Blood Flows Well Through The Arteries Or Veins In The Abdomen (And Their Branches Into The Pelvis). The Test May Identify Blocked Sections. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 93979. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 93979 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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