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Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

HCPCS/CPT Codes


G0389 – Ultrasound exam for AAA screening

76706 – Ultrasound, abdominal aorta, real time with image documentation, screening study for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

ICD-10-CM (ICD-9-CM) Codes


No specific diagnosis code

Contact local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for guidance

Who Is Covered


Medicare covers a one-time abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound for people at risk. You’re considered at risk if you have a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysms, or you’re a man 65–75 and have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your lifetime.

Medicare beneficiaries:

  • With certain risk factors for AAA; and
  • Who receive a referral from their physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist

Frequency


Once in a lifetime if you get a referral from your doctor

Beneficiary Pays


You pay nothing for this screening if the doctor or other qualified health care provider accepts assignment.

  • Copayment/coinsurance WAIVED
  • Deductible WAIVED

Other Notes


  • For claims for this service furnished prior to January 1, 2017, use G0389 – Ultrasound b-scan and/or real time with image documentation; for abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa) screening.

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