Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) - JF Part A

HCPCS/CPT Codes

G0389 - Ultrasound exam for AAA screening

Frequency

Once in a lifetime

Coverage

Beneficiaries must meet both of the following criteria:

• Certain risk factors for AAA
  • Family history
  • Male between ages of 65 and 75 who smoked at least 100 cigarettes during his lifetime
  • Manifests other risk factors
• Receive referral from physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist

Payment

Copayment/coinsurance waived; Deductible waived

Noridian Medicare Portal

Yes - G0389

Resources

• CMS Internet Only Manual (IOM), Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 18, Section 110
• CMS Medicare Preventive Services