Duplex scan of the aorta, inferior vena cava; complete study.

Duplex scan of the aorta, inferior vena cava; complete study.

• A. 93978
• B. 93992
• C. 93960
• D. 93975

Answer: (C)

The key idea is identifying an abdominal vascular duplex study that covers both the aorta and the inferior vena cava and is described as a complete study. This means a full Doppler ultrasound evaluation of those two central abdominal vessels, with comprehensive assessment of flow and vessel characteristics. The other codes describe studies of different regions or more limited examinations, which don’t match the described scope. So the option that corresponds to a complete duplex study of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava fits the description exactly.

The key idea is identifying an abdominal vascular duplex study that covers both the aorta and the inferior vena cava and is described as a complete study. This means a full Doppler ultrasound evaluation of those two central abdominal vessels, with comprehensive assessment of flow and vessel characteristics. The other codes describe studies of different regions or more limited examinations, which don’t match the described scope. So the option that corresponds to a complete duplex study of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava fits the description exactly.