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AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2006 Issue 4

New HCPCS code for ultrasound screening of AAA

Effective for services on or after January 1, 2007, a new HCPCS code, G0389, Ultrasound, B-scan and/or real time image documentation; for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening, has been created to capture this service. Ultrasound screening for AAA is an accurate and reliable test that can detect AAA prior to rupture. AAA is a common and sometimes fatal condition that primarily affects older adults and accounts for 15,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. The major risk factors for this condition include age, history of smoking, and a family history of AAA. Additionally, males have a greater...

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