Exam Details - Ultrasound/Sonography
Codes, Description, Location Rules, Prep and Additional Rules
Available at:
DC, Bethesda, Fairfax, and Sterling
Not Available at:
Chevy Chase, Potomac or Arlington
See Below for further location rules.
Exam Code | Description - CPT Code | Reason for Exam | Location and Scheduling Rules | Prep and Additional Notes |
SCD | ![]() | Check physician modality and schedule before scheduling! | No Prep | |
Extremity Dopplers | Performed Reasons: Leg swelling and leg pain, blood clots or DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) | NOTE REASON FOR EXAM! | If Reason for Exam is for:
MUST be done at Vascular Clinic. WR does not perform this exam for these reasons! | |
SEDB | ![]() Check physician modality and schedule before scheduling! | Bilateral: Both Venous Doppler Legs or Arms | WR does not perform arterial doppler exams. Bethesda ONLY - if reason is DVT, call the center before adding on same day appointment. | No Prep |
SEDU | ![]() Check physician modality and schedule before scheduling! | Unilateral: One Venous Doppler Leg or Arm | WR does not perform arterial doppler exams. Bethesda ONLY - if reason is DVT, call the center before adding on same day appointment. | No Prep |
SEWO | ![]() | Choose exam type SEWO | TRANSFER TO THE CENTER | No Prep |
EDITED: 07/27/2023