Doppler - Ultrasound/Sonography - Codes and Scheduling Guidelines

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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 CodeDescription - CPT CodeReason for ExamLocation and Scheduling RulesPrep and Additional Notes
SCDheart Carotid Doppler - 93880
Check physician modality and schedule before scheduling!No Prep

Extremity DopplersPerformed Reasons: Leg swelling and leg pain, blood clots or DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)NOTE REASON FOR EXAM!

If Reason for Exam is for:

  • spider veins
  • varicose veins
  • venous insufficiency
  • any superficial reasons

MUST be done at Vascular Clinic. WR does not perform this exam for these reasons!

SEDBheart Extremity Doppler Bilateral - 93965-1
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
SEDUheart Extremity Doppler Unilateral - 93965-1
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
SEWOheart Extremity Without Doppler - 76880Choose exam type SEWOTRANSFER TO THE CENTERNo Prep

EDITED: 07/27/2023