Thursday, March 23, 2017

Replacement of code G0389 Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

As of Jan 1st, 2017, Medicare will not accept CPT code G0389 Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).


G0389 has been replaced with CPT 76706 Ultrasound, abdominal aorta, real time with image documentation, screening study for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)


Reference:

https://www.cms.gov/RegulationsandGuidance/Guidance/Transmittals/Downloads/R3669CP.pdf.

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