CPT code 93922: Arterial study, one or two levels2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Washington, DC area
Reports a limited physiologic assessment of upper or lower extremity arterial circulation, covering one or two levels or a single level with provocative maneuvers.
In Washington, DC area, Medicare pays $96.87 for 93922 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 93922 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 93922 covers
This noninvasive physiologic test evaluates arterial blood flow in an upper or lower extremity using pressure measurements and Doppler or plethysmographic waveforms. A common lower-extremity application is resting ankle-brachial index testing. Vascular laboratory staff or other trained personnel typically obtain the measurements in an outpatient office or hospital department; a qualified physician interprets the findings. The service is limited to one or two testing levels, or a single level assessed with a provocative maneuver.
Report the code for the documented limited study, not a more extensive multilevel examination or an exercise study. The record should identify the extremity tested, the measurement levels or maneuver, and the results and interpretation. The code is priced as bilateral, so modifier 50 does not increase payment. It has separately priced professional and technical components: modifier 26 identifies interpretation, modifier TC identifies equipment and staff, and no component modifier represents the global service. When multiple cardiovascular diagnostic procedures are performed, the multiple-procedure reduction applies to this code’s technical component.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How Washington, DC area compares for 93922
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 93922 runs from $72.00 in Arkansas to $115.75 in San Benito County, CA. Washington, DC area pays $96.87. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Washington, DC area · this page$96.87
- Los Angeles, CA · California$96.38−$0.49
- Miami, FL · Florida$88.73−$8.14
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$85.75−$11.12
- Manhattan, NY · New York$96.56−$0.31
- Alaska · Alaska$91.20−$5.67
- Alabama · Alabama$73.26−$23.61
Other areas in District of Columbia first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| ArkansasArkansas | $72.00 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $80.65 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $89.72 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $89.58 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $89.59 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $89.58 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $89.58 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $89.58 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $89.58 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $89.58 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $106.22 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $96.14 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $89.58 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $89.58 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $90.12 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $94.66 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $94.33 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $97.05 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $113.15 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $113.10 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $115.75 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $115.52 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $92.74 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $98.36 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $94.82 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $99.39 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $89.58 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $106.14 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $89.58 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $89.58 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $87.60 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $89.34 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $82.16 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $85.47 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $80.78 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $84.70 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $75.55 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $92.53 | — |
| IowaIowa | $75.92 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $76.41 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $78.98 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $77.72 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $86.50 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $76.95 | — |
| KansasKansas | $75.29 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $74.87 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $79.06 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $74.65 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $97.57 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $86.85 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $89.06 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $83.99 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $76.66 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $81.89 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $81.74 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $76.99 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $84.12 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $78.65 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $79.64 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $72.98 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $72.52 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $83.16 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $77.64 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $82.18 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $76.47 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $85.97 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $95.54 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $90.41 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $77.40 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $82.96 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $99.00 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $90.86 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $97.79 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $79.00 | — |
| OhioOhio | $76.79 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $74.93 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $91.03 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $82.38 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $86.65 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $77.05 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $83.95 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $85.57 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $77.33 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $82.06 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $75.71 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $87.26 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $76.44 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $82.20 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $82.71 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $82.00 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $82.43 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $83.35 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $79.26 | — |
| UtahUtah | $78.59 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $81.43 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $83.95 | — |
| VermontVermont | $81.61 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $86.77 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $99.94 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $78.93 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $74.26 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $82.73 | — |
93922 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$72.00
$102.66
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $91.20 | 1 |
| AL | $73.26 | 1 |
| AR | $72.00 | 1 |
| AZ | $80.65 | 1 |
| CA | $89.58–$115.75 | 29 |
| CO | $87.60 | 1 |
| CT | $89.34 | 1 |
| DC | $96.87 | 1 |
| DE | $82.16 | 1 |
| FL | $80.78–$88.73 | 3 |
| GA | $75.55–$84.70 | 2 |
| GU | $92.53 | 1 |
| HI | $92.53 | 1 |
| IA | $75.92 | 1 |
| ID | $76.41 | 1 |
| IL | $77.72–$86.50 | 4 |
| IN | $76.95 | 1 |
| KS | $75.29 | 1 |
| KY | $74.87 | 1 |
| LA | $74.65–$79.06 | 2 |
| MA | $86.85–$97.57 | 2 |
| MD | $83.99–$96.87 | 3 |
| ME | $76.66–$81.89 | 2 |
| MI | $76.99–$81.74 | 2 |
| MN | $84.12 | 1 |
| MO | $72.98–$79.64 | 3 |
| MS | $72.52 | 1 |
| MT | $83.16 | 1 |
| NC | $77.64 | 1 |
| ND | $82.18 | 1 |
| NE | $76.47 | 1 |
| NH | $85.97 | 1 |
| NJ | $90.41–$95.54 | 2 |
| NM | $77.40 | 1 |
| NV | $82.96 | 1 |
| NY | $79.00–$99.00 | 5 |
| OH | $76.79 | 1 |
| OK | $74.93 | 1 |
| OR | $82.38–$91.03 | 2 |
| PA | $77.05–$86.65 | 2 |
| PR | $83.95 | 1 |
| RI | $85.57 | 1 |
| SC | $77.33 | 1 |
| SD | $82.06 | 1 |
| TN | $75.71 | 1 |
| TX | $76.44–$87.26 | 8 |
| UT | $78.59 | 1 |
| VA | $81.43–$96.87 | 2 |
| VI | $83.95 | 1 |
| VT | $81.61 | 1 |
| WA | $86.77–$99.94 | 2 |
| WI | $78.93 | 1 |
| WV | $74.26 | 1 |
| WY | $82.73 | 1 |
How the 93922 rate is calculated
Each of 93922’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 93922
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.24
0.24 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense2.20
2.20 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.05
0.05 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
2.4900
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$83.17
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Washington, DC area inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
12,305
- Code
- 93922
- Physician work
- 0.24
- Practice expense
- 2.20
- Malpractice
- 0.05
GPCI2026.csv
39
- Locality
- Washington, DC area
- Physician work
- 1.054
- Practice expense
- 1.178
- Malpractice
- 1.113
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.24 | × 1.054 | 0.2530 |
| Practice expense | 2.20 | × 1.178 | 2.5916 |
| Malpractice | 0.05 | × 1.113 | 0.0557 |
| Total RVUs | 2.9002 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Washington, DC area$96.87
Office: (0.24 × 1.054 + 2.2 × 1.178 + 0.05 × 1.113) × $33.4009 = $96.87
Payment rules and modifiers for 93922
The CMS indicators that decide how 93922 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 93922
Arterial study, one or two levels
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | XXX | The global surgery concept doesn’t apply. |
| Multiple procedures | 6 | Diagnostic cardiovascular reduction applies to the technical component. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 2 | Already bilateral by definition: paid once at 100%. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 1 | Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 26 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
93922 without 26 · national office
$83.17
Arterial study, one or two levels
93922-26 · Professional component
$11.69
Pays only the interpretation and report.
How 93922 has changed in Washington, DC area
93922 · Office / nonfacility
$96.87
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $3.54 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $93.33 to $96.87 (3.8%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$93.33changed to$96.87
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 0.25 changed to 0.24
- Practice expense RVU 2.15 changed to 2.20
- Work GPCI 1.057 changed to 1.054
- Practice expense GPCI 1.192 changed to 1.178
- Malpractice GPCI 1.168 changed to 1.113
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$96.84changed to$93.33
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 2.17 changed to 2.15
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$95.26changed to$96.84
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$99.90changed to$95.26
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 2.15 changed to 2.17
- Malpractice RVU 0.06 changed to 0.05
- Work GPCI 1.056 changed to 1.057
- Practice expense GPCI 1.214 changed to 1.192
- Malpractice GPCI 1.231 changed to 1.168
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$103.32changed to$99.90
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.06
- Work GPCI 1.054 changed to 1.056
- Practice expense GPCI 1.236 changed to 1.214
- Malpractice GPCI 1.294 changed to 1.231
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$106.33changed to$103.32
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 2.20 changed to 2.15
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$104.29changed to$106.33
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 2.11 changed to 2.20
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.05
- Work GPCI 1.049 changed to 1.054
- Practice expense GPCI 1.221 changed to 1.236
- Malpractice GPCI 1.277 changed to 1.294
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$104.60changed to$104.29
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 2.15 changed to 2.11
- Work GPCI 1.045 changed to 1.049
- Practice expense GPCI 1.205 changed to 1.221
- Malpractice GPCI 1.261 changed to 1.277
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$107.52changed to$104.60
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 2.22 changed to 2.15
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$107.23changed to$107.52
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Work GPCI 1.048 changed to 1.045
- Malpractice GPCI 1.271 changed to 1.261
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$107.88changed to$107.23
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 2.24 changed to 2.22
- Work GPCI 1.051 changed to 1.048
- Malpractice GPCI 1.280 changed to 1.271
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$108.25changed to$107.88
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 2.25 changed to 2.24
- Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.04
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$107.71changed to$108.25
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$105.86changed to$107.71
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 2.22 changed to 2.25
- Malpractice RVU 0.02 changed to 0.03
- Work GPCI 1.050 changed to 1.051
- Practice expense GPCI 1.202 changed to 1.205
- Malpractice GPCI 1.205 changed to 1.280
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$111.59changed to$105.86
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 2.50 changed to 2.22
- Work GPCI 1.049 changed to 1.050
- Practice expense GPCI 1.198 changed to 1.202
- Malpractice GPCI 1.130 changed to 1.205
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $111.59
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $96.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $96.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $96.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $96.87 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $93.33 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $93.33 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $93.33 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $93.33 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $96.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $96.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $96.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $96.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $95.26 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $99.90 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $99.90 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $99.90 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $99.90 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $103.32 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $103.32 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $103.32 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $103.32 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $106.33 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $106.33 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $106.33 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $106.33 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $104.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $104.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $104.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $104.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $104.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $104.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $104.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $104.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $107.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $107.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $107.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $107.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $107.23 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $107.23 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $107.23 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $107.23 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $107.88 | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $107.88 | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $107.88 | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $107.88 | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $108.25 | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $108.25 | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $107.71 | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $107.71 | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $105.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $105.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $105.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $105.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $111.59 | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $111.59 | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $111.59 | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $111.59 | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the Washington, DC area rate applies
Washington, DC area is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 1 cities and communities in District of Columbia. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
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93922 billing questions
How does this differ from 93923?
Use 93922 for a limited study covering one or two levels, or a single level with a provocative maneuver. Code 93923 describes a more extensive physiologic study.
Does this code include both sides?
Yes. The code is priced as bilateral, and modifier 50 does not increase payment.
Can the professional and technical portions be billed separately?
Yes. Modifier 26 reports the interpretation and modifier TC reports the technical portion. Without either modifier, the claim represents the global service.
What documentation supports the limited study?
Document the extremity, the testing levels or single-level provocative maneuver, the measurements or waveforms, and the interpreting clinician’s findings.
Does a multiple-procedure reduction affect both components?
The cardiovascular diagnostic multiple-procedure reduction applies to the technical component of 93922.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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