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Official Description

Ultrasound b-scan and/or real time with image documentation; for abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa) screening
Short Descr Ultrasound exam aaa screen
Coverage Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing Indicator(s) 13 – Physician Fee Schedule - Price established by carriers (e.G., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion)
MPI A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Processing Note SECTION 5112 OF THE DRA.
BETOS I3B – Echography/ultrasonography - abdomen/pelvis
TOS Code(s) 4 – Diagnostic radiology
Added Date 1/1/2007
Termination Date 12/31/2016
Status Code Active Code
Global Days XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply
PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) 1 - Diagnostic Tests for Radiology Services
Multiple Procedures (51) 0 - No payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply.
Bilateral Surgery (50) 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply.
Physician Supervisions 9 - Concept does not apply.
Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) 0 - Payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure...
Co-Surgeons (62) 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure.
Team Surgery (66) 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure.
Diagnostic Imaging Family 99 - Concept Does Not Apply
APC Status Indicator Procedure or Service, Not Discounted when Multiple
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
OTS Orthotic No
CCS Clinical Classification 196 - Diagnostic ultrasound of abdomen or retroperitoneum
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2017-01-01 Deleted Deleted
2007-01-01 Added Code added 1/1/2007
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