David,





Thanks !!





Jack I. Siegel, BA, AS, RVT


Vascular Lab Supervisor


Heart and Vascular Services


Medical University of South Carolina


(ph)843-876-5124


(fx) 843-876-4580


792-0590 pager 11093


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-----Original Message-----


From: UVM Flownet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of David Parlato


Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 2:30 PM


To: [log in to unmask]


Subject: Re: SAAVE ACT and ICD 9 Code





This is from Aetna, but likely applicable to all carriers/MACs for this benefit:





HCPCS codes covered if selection criteria are met: 


G0389  Ultrasound, B-scan and/or real time with image documentation; for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening [one time for men 65 years of age or older]  





ICD-9 codes covered if selection criteria are met: 


V81.2 Special screening for other and unspecified cardiovascular conditions [abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)]  





Dave Parlato





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