Ultrasound Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening

CPT Code

76706 — 

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

ICD-10 Codes

Z13.6 and either Z87.891, F17.210, F17.211, F17.213, F17.218, and F17.219 or Z84.89

Note: Additional ICD-10 codes may apply. Find individual change requests and specific ICD-10-CM codes on the CMS ICD-10 codes for National Coverage webpage. Find your MAC’s website for more information.

Medicare Covers

Patients with Medicare Part B who meet these criteria:

• Have AAA risk factors:
  • Family history of AAAs
  • Men aged 65–75 who smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime
• Are referred by a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist
• Haven’t had a previous AAA screening under Medicare

Frequency

Once per lifetime

Patient Pays

No copayment, coinsurance, or deductible