High quality, accurate results are fundamental elements of the radial artery duplex and physiologic evaluation. A combination of indirect and direct examination components is the foundation for maximizing exam quality and accuracy.

• Indirect examination components include:
  • Pre-examination activities
    • Initiating examination and paperwork
    • Equipment and examination room preparation
    • Patient communication
    • Patient assessment
  • Patient positioning
    • Post-examination activities
    • Examination room clean-up
    • Review of the diagnostic examination findings
    • Processing of the examination data for preliminary reporting and/or final interpretation
    • Examination billing activities
• Direct examination components include:
  • Equipment optimization and hands-on, examination process
• While study times may vary depending on testing protocols, patient condition, and clinical complexity of the evaluation being performed, these are the times necessary to provide a quality diagnostic evaluation. Listed are the recommended examination times for performing each CPT related to this guideline, which were derived from the direct time inputs from the Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS).
  • 93930 76 minutes
  • 93931 51 minutes
  • 93922 39 minutes
  • 93923 59 minutes